Experience

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Development Communications Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Creating and managing marketing/communications strategy and materials, concept to execution, to support and promote fundraising and development. The Danforth Center has a mission to improve the human condition through plant science and is the largest independent nonprofit dedicated to plant science in the world. Creating and managing marketing/communications strategy and materials, concept to execution, to support and promote fundraising and development. The Danforth Center has a mission to improve the human condition through plant science and is the largest independent nonprofit dedicated to plant science in the world.



Tower Grove Park

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Development and Communications

  • Jul 2017 - 2018

  Raised friends, funds, capacity, and engagement for this Victorian park of international significance. As interim, ran the successful launch of the Park’s master plan, convened the first diversity commission, and hired the permanent director of development. Former member of the Park’s development and marketing committee of the board of commissioners. Raised friends, funds, capacity, and engagement for this Victorian park of international significance. As interim, ran the successful launch of the Park’s master plan, convened the first diversity commission, and hired the permanent director of development. Former member of the Park’s development and marketing committee of the board of commissioners.



Mercy

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Foundation Communications

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Following a successful year as a consultant, accepted in-house role, summer 2016. As the director of philanthropic communications for the fifth largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. (operating revenue $5.5B), I worked with Mercy executive leadership and the MarCom division to create an integrated marketing strategy and content for 18 foundations across a four-state region. Following a successful year as a consultant, accepted in-house role, summer 2016. As the director of philanthropic communications for the fifth largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. (operating revenue $5.5B), I worked with Mercy executive leadership and the MarCom division to create an integrated marketing strategy and content for 18 foundations across a four-state region.



Gateway Arch Park Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Communications Consultant

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

  As consultant, I worked closely with executives, board members, donors, and other key stakeholders. Concepted, created, and project-managed all fundraising communications, print and digital, for the $380M capital campaign to renovate the grounds of the Gateway Arch. As consultant, I worked closely with executives, board members, donors, and other key stakeholders. Concepted, created, and project-managed all fundraising communications, print and digital, for the $380M capital campaign to renovate the grounds of the Gateway Arch.



Missouri Botanical Garden

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Dec 2001 - Feb 2010

  Responsible for all Marketing/Communications initiatives for print, exhibit, web, and retail for a $40m+ nationally leading botanical garden. Served as chief content creator, editor, and brand strategist. Led team of nine to create all print and digital communications, including web/social, advertising/direct mail, membership/development, and signage. Established green printing standards in line with mission and budget. Responsible for all Marketing/Communications initiatives for print, exhibit, web, and retail for a $40m+ nationally leading botanical garden. Served as chief content creator, editor, and brand strategist. Led team of nine to create all print and digital communications, including web/social, advertising/direct mail, membership/development, and signage. Established green printing standards in line with mission and budget.