Experience

California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Develop communications that elevate awareness and understanding of the work of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CQMCC). CQMCC’s mission is to transform maternity care in California by defining, disseminating and implementing clinical best practices in quality improvement principles, tools, and strategies. These efforts support clinicians and hospitals in improving pregnancy and eliminating inequities in birth outcomes. Develop communications that elevate awareness and understanding of the work of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CQMCC). CQMCC’s mission is to transform maternity care in California by defining, disseminating and implementing clinical best practices in quality improvement principles, tools, and strategies. These efforts support clinicians and hospitals in improving pregnancy and eliminating inequities in birth outcomes.



Phoenix IDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Administrator

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2022

  • Build awareness of the nonprofit organization’s brand. • Tell stories and increase visibility through stakeholder communications, marketing, media relations, and digital communications, including social media content and advertising. • Support the execution of core services and programs aimed at benefiting the residents of Phoenix through economic development and community partnerships. Services include private activity bond financing, community impact investments, community development, and mortgage down payment assistance for low- to moderate-income individual and families. Show less



Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)

• Public Affairs & Communication Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Oversaw internal and external communication including social media, marketing, media relations, website, print and digital collateral, and annual magazine. • Coordinated program and event marketing, strategic partnerships, and public awareness efforts. • Managed creative agencies and vendors including graphic designers, public relations firms, and professional contract writers/storytellers. • Cultivate relationships with various external partners, including media to generate coverage, as well as government and community organizations/leaders to promote the organization’s brand and public policy interests. • Developed and managed annual budget for agency-wide marketing/advertising and outreach initiatives. • Wrote and created fundraising campaigns, letters, emails, and stewardship communications in support of Development team. Show less



US Department of Homeland Security

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Nov 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Managed six-person public affairs and communications team responsible for stakeholder outreach, strategic communications, national and local media relations, external product development, internal communications and executive leadership messaging.• Advised leadership on internal communications strategies and tactics and coordinated an internal communications team responsible for engaging and informing a nationwide workforce of nearly 3,000 employees (office and field) through weekly digital newsletter, Intranet SharePoint sites, leadership messages, and employee events.• Wrote and edited press releases, media advisories, talking points, blogs, web content (intranet and public website), social media content, and executive messages to support Department’s mission objectives.• Developed and executed Department-wide strategic communications plan for cybersecurity and coordinated cross-functional team to increase stakeholder awareness of DHS cybersecurity missions and public awareness of evolving cyber threats. Show less

• • Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Served on executive team for Headquarters office of 200 employees and oversaw budget of $140M and a team of 15 responsible for stakeholder outreach, policy, media and external affairs, crisis and internal communications, congressional affairs, budget, acquisitions, human capital, facilities, correspondence, privacy, and office support.• Assisted chief medical officer and assistant secretary for health affairs with management and oversight of medical and health issues across the Department including medical first responder coordination, public health preparedness, and workforce health protection.• Partnered with medical officers to formulate and implement health and medical policies and programs.• Built and managed relationships with stakeholder groups specific to medical preparedness, emergency management, and state and local health preparedness.• Interacted with Congressional staff and effectively responded to requests and oversight from Congress including, delivering briefings, preparing testimony, and responding to questions for the record. Show less



State of Arizona

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Adviser, Health to Governor Napolitano

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Served as advisor to the Governor on all federal and local issues related to Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, public health emergency preparedness, and behavioral health. • Interacted consistently on behalf of Governor with department directors, leaders of advocacy and community organizations, commercial insurers, hospital systems, and local health departments. • Furthered Governor’s health care policy agenda through various initiatives, implementation of executive orders, management of health commission, and oversight of agency programs. • Researched, analyzed, and prepared written briefings and recommendations on health priorities. Show less



Governor's Office for Children, Youth, and Families

• Director of Family and Community Health

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Developed strategic relationships with healthcare and community stakeholders to initiate and maintain support for Governor’s health agenda. • Researched, analyzed, and prepared summaries of health policies, legislation, and programs specific to women’s and children’s health. • Assisted policy advisers and worked with state agencies to ensure progress toward policy agenda. • Reestablished Governor’s Commission on Women’s and Children’s Health and led recruitment of key community leaders to advise Governor on health and wellness policies and strategies. • Managed statewide National Women’s Health Week events, outreach, fundraising, and public relations. • Led team of policy and program staff and supervised grant writers to secure a 5-year $5 million federal grant for early childhood health and wellness. Show less



Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Community Relations Administrator

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Built and maintained relationships between Arizona’s public-private Medicaid and children’s health insurance programs and stakeholder groups including community-based organizations, other governmental entities, and executive branch committees. • Managed program staff and a $.5 million dollar budget for community outreach and education activities. • Wrote, reviewed, and managed competitively bid contracts with 11 community organizations. • Initiated public information strategies and prepared content for agency fact sheets, newsletters, websites, and public forums. • Oversaw State Medicaid Advisory Committee including agenda preparation, member appointments, and development of policy discussions and recommendations. • Developed and implemented provider and government agency outreach for state emergency and health and human services website to expand information to public. Show less



City of Phoenix

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the Mayor

  • 2003 - 2005

  • Served as Mayor’s liaison for all health and human services programs and community issues. • Advised Mayor on constituent issues throughout multiple city council districts. • Built and maintained relationships with neighborhood associations, local businesses, residents, and advisory committees. • Conducted research and analysis of city policies to resolve resident and business owner concerns. • Initiated annual training and led fundraising for neighborhood safety event resulting in hundreds of city residents receiving information about how to prepare for emergencies and engage in their community. Show less


Phil Gordon for Phoenix
• Field Director

  • 2003 - 2004

Craig Columbus for Congress Campaign
• Campaign Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

Arizona Democratic Party
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Political Administrator then Communications Manager

  • 2000 - 2002