Experience

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  Higher Learning Commission

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Vice President of Communications and Engagement

    • Sep 2022 - Present

  • Director of Communications and Strategic Projects

    • Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

    The Director of Communications and Strategic Projects oversees the strategy direction for all HLC communications; shares responsibility for improving the value and quality of HLC processes, programs, and services; participates in broader programs and activities established to fulfill HLC’s mission and vision; contributes to overall HLC planning, policy, programs and services; and serves on HLC’s Annual Conference Committee. In addition, I organize and facilitate projects initiated at the executive level that require cross department involvement and collaboration on the implementation and coordinates the roll out of information to staff and external audiences.

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  The Higher Learning Commission

  • Director of Communications

    • 2009 - 2017

    The Director of Communications oversees the strategy direction for all HLC communications; shares responsibility for improving the value and quality of HLC processes, programs, and services; participates in broader programs and activities established to fulfill HLC’s mission and vision; contributes to overall HLC planning, policy, programs and services; and serves on HLC’s Annual Conference Committee.

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  American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

  • Communications and Marketing Manager

    • Jun 2007 - 2009

     Manage production of association’s journal, Osteopathic Family Physician News.  Write association e-newsletter, Leading the Osteopathic Way. Develop and implement strategic planning of communications for projects, publications, advocacy efforts, conferences and membership information to members, the federal government and the media.  Revamped the website for consistency in design and branding as well as a review and rewrite of the content.

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  American Association of State Colleges and Universities

  • Media Relations and Editorial Services Manager

    • Mar 2000 - Jun 2007

     Manage production of association’s bi-monthly magazine, Public Purpose. Write association e-newsletter, @aascu. Develop and implement strategic planning of communications for projects, publications, advocacy efforts, conferences and membership information to members, the federal government and the media. Responsibilities listed under Editor position.Editor 2000 – 2003 Wrote and edited former association newsletter, MEMO to the President. Managed media relations involving statements, publications and conferences. Edited studies, books, brochures and other publications. Managed production of the AASCU Book and the Annual Report. Worked with Communication Officers to promote member campus projects.

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  Corcoran Gallery of Art

  • Public Affairs Associate

    • May 1999 - Mar 2000

     Managed media relations for exhibitions, public programs, and events. Coordinated press conferences. Wrote press releases, media alerts, and advertisements. Maintained website, database, clips record, and budget.