Experience

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  InterAction

  • United States
  • Public Policy Offices
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Director, NGO Futures

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    InterAction is the largest coalition of international NGOs and partners in the U.S. Direct an initiative across the global development sector to revolutionize NGOs' ability to adapt to change in service of their missions. Lead strategies for executives to explore and redefine future roles of international NGOs, foster exchange and transformational leadership, and catalyze bringing innovation and best practices to scale.

  • Director, Communications & Outreach

    • Jun 2014 - Sep 2016

    Directed team to raise awareness, engagement and support for the critical work of InterAction and the global nonprofit community towards a more peaceful, just and prosperous world with proactive communications strategies. Led sector-wide initiative to grow public support of global development, building educational campaigns, outreach, and teaching best practices to large groups.

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  FearLess Impact Coaching

  • Washington, DC

  • Leadership and Career Coach

    • Aug 2013 - Present
    • Washington, DC

    Career and leadership coaching, workshops, and facilitation. Skill up and support big-hearted, impact-driven professionals to advance the change they want to see in this world. International Coach Federation (ICF) ACC and Coaches Training International (CTI) CPCC certified coach, Positive Intelligence certified coach, Daring Way and Dare to Lead certified facilitator.

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  FedEx

  • Washington, DC

  • Public Affairs Communications Advisor

    • Nov 2005 - Nov 2013
    • Washington, DC

    Developed, led and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to shape stakeholder, public and political perspectives. Built corporate reputation around priority social, economic and political issues with focus on corporate responsibility, philanthropy, energy, environmental sustainability, and international trade. Oversaw cross-functional, global team to develop annual corporate responsibility report. Co-led global Issues Management function, identifying and strategically addressing reputation vulnerabilities and opportunities. Built winning business case for corporate responsibility report, for enhanced transparency and for more strategically aligned social responsibility programs. Developed award-winning public relations campaigns, ensuring top tier and local media coverage, strong social media coverage and key stakeholder awareness. (Volunteered for buyout during corporate downsizing to seed new opportunities.)

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  University of California, San Diego

  • Academic Fellow

    • 2003 - 2005

    Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies: International Management focus, Latin America regional concentration.

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  Export-Import Bank of the United States

  • Congressional Analyst

    • Mar 2000 - Jul 2003

    Developed and impelemented congressional strategy campaigns, representing Bank under the Clinton and Bush II administrations. Counseled Bank's board of directors and senior management regarding U.S. Congress and emerging issues. Received Superior Accomplishment Award in recognition of legislative achievements - an institution-wide honor given to one person or team each year.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  • Washington, DC

  • Legislative Assistant, Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick

    • Aug 1997 - Mar 2000
    • Washington, DC

    Advised on Appropriations Foreign Operations Subcommittee work, international affairs, the environment, and trade, preparing Congresswoman for hearings, negotiations, votes, and public appearances through written and oral briefings. Represented U.S. Congress as part of congressional staff delegations to four continents, participating in high-level international briefings. Managed and implemented successful campaigns to ensure multi-million dollar funding for important programs.