Experience

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Business Development

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Congressman Earl Blumenauer

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications & Outreach

  • 2022 - Sep 2023

  I was recruited as a Director of Communications & Outreach to oversee comprehensive media and communications strategies for a 25-year congressman recognized nationally as champion for progressive change. In this capacity, I delivered high-level communications guidance for a congressman who co-wrote Green New Deal, declaring climate change national emergency and prioritizing carbon emissions reductions. I collaborated with Members of Congress, Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, working to advance efforts to address issues pertaining to housing security, immigration, cannabis reform and economic growth. Key Highlights: • Directed national press outreach to devise urgent messaging and gain support, facilitating weekly events with local and state media representatives and writing press releases. • Working to achieve broad support for issues, I quickly received investments from Oregon Legislature and $10 million in federal funding. • Advanced progress related to criminal justice reform, fair wages, universal health care and drug policy reform, promoting urgency and consistency of messaging. • Expanded constituent awareness of agenda prioritizing civil rights, education, energy, healthcare and affordable housing, interfacing with voters through social media and newsletters. • Trained and supervised district hires including Press Secretary. Show less



Burgerville, LLC

• United States
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Strategic Initiatives

  • 2016 - 2022

  In my earlier work overseeing operational and communications strategies, I directed the supply chain transformation of a progressive restaurant chain during a period of transition. By integrating local sourcing practices and weaving values of environmental sustainability and diversity into the company culture, I improved community engagement and support across 40+ locations. Key Highlights: • Grew local sourcing to 80% of ingredients, establishing partnerships with Coconut Bliss, Carmen Ranch, Olympia Provisions, Grand Central Baking and OSU Food Innovation Center. • Worked to reduce usage of single-use plastics, introducing strategies to ensure compliance with legislative changes and crafting informational materials to educate guests and employees. • As company spokesperson, participated in televised interviews and press features in OregonLive, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Bloomberg, Portland Business Journal and Nation's Restaurant News. • Provided high-level advisement on labor, climate and COVID response strategies to executive team including CEO, VP of Operations and Chief of Staff. • Led crisis communications strategies related to cyber-security issues, supply chain changes, location closures and employee safety measures. • Devised comprehensive changes to company-wide PR strategies, with ratio of positive-to-negative news mentions dramatically shifting from 1:10 to 10:1 in two-year period. • Authored op-eds covering labor issues, regenerative agriculture and community partnerships. Show less



Renewable Northwest

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Director

  • 2014 - 2016

  As a Policy Director, I oversaw all aspects of a business and environmental coalition, contributing to the successful passage of Oregon Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Act through Oregon Legislature. I continuously promoted the development and adoption of wind, solar, and geothermal energy sources, contributing directly to the creation and adoption of federal, state and local policy changes. Key Highlights: • Participated in high-level strategy and legislative efforts to transition Oregon utilities away from coal-fired electricity by 2030, with mission of doubling statewide Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% by 2040. • Worked on energy bill for Washington State, contributing to initiatives spanning renewable energy tax credits, endangered species, environmental conservation and power balance issues. • Successfully expanded network of renewable advocates, cultivating relationships with policymakers, public utilities, environmental organizations and social justice leaders. • Advanced engagements with elected officials, government agencies, community stakeholders and business leaders, working directly with Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee. • Managed team of legislative and outreach directors across multiple states, conducting annual employee reviews and devising annual goals and work plans to advance strategic initiatives. Show less



Congressman Earl Blumenauer

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy District Director

  • 2000 - 2014

  While working as a Deputy District Director, I successfully advanced environmental, agricultural, and energy policy agendas for a long-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives. I prioritized initiatives defending federal laws for endangered species, public lands and clean air and water, continuously advocating for critical advancements in renewable energy and environment conservation. Key Highlights: • Led bipartisan, 10-year campaign to designate protected status to 125,000 acres of federal wilderness and 80 miles of Oregon Rivers, with campaign passed by Congress and signed into law. • Cultivated extensive network of relationships with elected officials, government agencies, advocates, coalition leaders and community stakeholders. Show less