Vice President

• Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Director of Health Communications

• Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

Associate Director, Federal Advocacy and Policy Media

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

• Worked with policy, government relations, and digital teams on a daily basis to maintain a cohesive view of key issues and craft media strategy and messaging that advanced federation goals. • Maintained strong relationships with local, industry, and national reporters, often briefing them on background. • Prepared spokespeople for interviews and crafted federation talking points on topics ranging from Supreme Court cases to state Medicaid waivers. • Drove rapid response communications relating to federal issues on topics ranging from the death of Justice Ginsburg to Title X rulemaking. • Led media work coordinating with endorsed candidates’ campaign staff to provide them with the support needed to win. • Advised local affiliates on national communications strategies, and prepared them for messaging on a variety of topics with template press releases, talking points, and more. Show less

Manager, Public Policy Communications

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2020

• Designed and managed company-wide communication strategies for large-scale initiatives such as those in support of the Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids (ACE Kids) Act, legislation to improve care for the nation's sickest children. • Spearheaded strategic communications in support of the ACE Kids Act across two congresses during introductions, hearings, negotiations, and more. In 2019, after successfully gaining overwhelming support in the U.S. House and unanimous Senate support, ACE Kids was signed into law. • Wrote and managed production of press releases, magazine articles, op-eds, letters to the editor, newsletter pieces, blog posts, video scripts, and more. • Contributed to fast-paced decisions and planning regarding association positions on sensitive political issues such as immigration regulations and gun policies. • Led fact sheet creation on various topics, working closely with data analysts to identify optimal statistics. • Cultivated strong relationships with local, industry, and national reporters. • Developed and strategically pitched stories to targeted press outlets and blogs. • Prepared spokespeople for interviews and crafted talking points. • Supervised projects company-wide, overseeing cross-functional teams. • Developed and placed digital and print advertising in major media outlets. • Directed social media teams — for both corporate and grassroots properties — on policy-related posts and initiatives. • Hired and managed full-time, paid summer interns and frequently served as core member of hiring panels for permanent full-time positions. Show less

Graduate Student Instructor

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

• Taught undergraduate courses across disciplines, including: Introduction to Media Studies, Visual Communications, and Introduction to Political Science. • Led four discussion sections of 25 students each week, alternating between lecturing, guiding group discussions, and facilitating activities. • Consciously integrated students from varied economic, social, and professional backgrounds into one cohesive classroom environment. • Assessed all submitted materials and provided written and verbal feedback to students to improve their comprehension and writing skills. Show less

Sarah Samuels Public Health Fellow

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Authored numerous publications, including a full chapter on California’s school funding formula and how it relates to student nutrition across socioeconomic backgrounds. • Generated internal briefing documents on federal legislation and implications. • Composed letters on pending legislation to state representatives and senators. • Collected information on every California census tract, assembling a detailed database for advocates and policymakers to better understand the severity and location of childhood poverty and hunger. • Led statewide staff briefing on federal legislation and proposed alternatives. Show less

USAID-BEST Communications Specialist

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

• Worked cross-functionally to produce USAID-BEST Analyses — congressionally mandated reports to determine whether planned Title II food aid programming could harm international markets. • Traveled to Nepal to assist with research, meet with government officials, and create a guide to rice and legume markets in the country. • Synthesized technical analyses to create accessible communications materials. • Designed and maintained project website, email campaigns, informational brochures, and other communications. • Organized events for varied stakeholders and created USAID-BEST’s public face. Show less

Assistant Director of Public Affairs

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

• Researched and authored communications to members of Congress advising on issues such as funding for research within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Defense’s Minerva Initiative. • Spearheaded legislative strategy and research on both the USDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention portfolios. • Represented COSSA at meetings and briefings both on and off the Hill, relaying critical information to COSSA members. • Researched and authored communications to members of Congress advising on issues such as funding for research within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Defense’s Minerva Initiative. • Spearheaded legislative strategy and research on both the USDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention portfolios. • Represented COSSA at meetings and briefings both on and off the Hill, relaying critical information to COSSA members.

Press Secretary/ Legislative Assistant

• Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

• Partnered with Committee counsels and outside stakeholders to further the Chairman’s legislative agenda. • Planned and executed hearings, to include choosing and preparing witnesses, drafting questions, preparing the Chairman, and subsequent follow-up. • Reviewed Inspector General Reports on Department of Veterans Affairs health facilities to determine where additional oversight or legislation was warranted. • Represented the Chairman in meetings both on and off the Hill. • As press secretary, composed press releases and speeches for the Chairman. Show less