Experience

Childhood Education International

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Developed and implemented communications strategies for engaging with a global network of members, and for social media engagement, advertising, and fundraising Led the onboarding and management of a new international task force focused on supporting young children with disabilities, including project management and relationship-building with key stakeholders Led the redesign and development of updated messaging for a website refresh and new outreach materials to align with the organization's updated mission and vision Show less



City of Takoma Park

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Councilmember

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2022

  Managed election campaigns and was elected to serve for two terms in non-partisan local elections Led efforts to undertake climate initiatives, adopt racially equitable policies, reimagine public safety, improve transportation, address housing and affordability challenges, and initiate new workforce development programs Improved community outreach through revitalizing dormant neighborhood associations, organizing community coffees, and distributing a weekly e-newsletter Collaborated with elected officials across the region and country in leadership roles, including: - Chair o the National League of Cities (NLC) Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee - Member of the NLC Board of Directors - Member of the NLC Council on Youth, Education, and Families - Ex-officio Member of the Maryland Municipal League Board of Directors - Member of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) - Chair of the TPB Access for All Committee Show less



Refugee Congress

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2022

  Coordinated advocacy on refugee and immigration issues across the organization and with coalition organizations at the local, state, and national levels Managed the creation and implementation of communications strategy, built media relationships, and created communications materials such as press statements and social media graphics Directed the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and a large virtual gala event Oversaw the creation of and produced content for a new website, and improved the organization’s electronic newsletter and internal communications tools Created and managed a new database to allow for improved tracking of and reporting on member and donor information, as well as social media and website metrics Show less



FluentU and A Fine Parent

• Freelance Writer & Editor

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2019

  Wrote articles drawing on academic research and personal experience with a focus on topics such as foreign-language learning and parenting Edited submitted articles from other authors and worked with authors on revisions to their articles Utilized SEO techniques to generate website traffic Wrote articles drawing on academic research and personal experience with a focus on topics such as foreign-language learning and parenting Edited submitted articles from other authors and worked with authors on revisions to their articles Utilized SEO techniques to generate website traffic



CASA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ESOL Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Taught beginning-level English to adult immigrants with a focus on everyday communication Promoted civic engagement and community empowerment through lessons focused on safety, well-being, and engagement Taught beginning-level English to adult immigrants with a focus on everyday communication Promoted civic engagement and community empowerment through lessons focused on safety, well-being, and engagement



American Councils for International Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Program Officer, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2014

  Managed program institutes across Turkey and Azerbaijan, including coordination with site directors on program planning, review of program budgets, and response to student emergencies and discipline issuesLaunched new communications and alumni activities, including an e-newsletter, alumni ambassador program, small grants competition, and photo/video contest

• Communications & Alumni Officer, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

  Managed program institutes across Turkey and Azerbaijan, including coordination with site directors and resident directors on program planning, review of program budgets, and response to student emergencies and discipline issuesConceptualized and created the foundation for new communications tools such as an e-newsletter, as well as new alumni activitiesMaintained confidential student records and processed visa applications

• Participant Recruiter, FLEX Program

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Planned and executed recruiting in South and Central Russia for the U.S. Department of State Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) high school exchange programArranged travel and test sites, administered tests to 400+ students at some sites, gave presentations in Russian to groups of 200+, interviewed students, and prepared reports



University of Missouri-Columbia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Information Specialist, News Bureau

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

  Wrote and pitched press releases about academic research to national and international media, resulting in 1,500+ media mentionsPlanned and coordinated press events about research and gifts to the university

• Public Relations Associate & ESOL Instructor, Asian Affairs Center

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Created publications and designed the publicity plan for a bone marrow donation drive, which resulted in the highest number of donors in the regionTaught 3 courses each semester on professional presentations and conversational English to South Korean and Chinese government officials, journalists, and professors



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peace Corps Volunteer

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  Taught English to grades 5-11 and coordinated with a local counterpart on professional development materials Created, coordinated, and taught at two summer camps that moved between three villages and offered critical and creative thinking skills practice to grades 7-9 Wrote, implemented, and documented expenses for successful grant applications Taught English to grades 5-11 and coordinated with a local counterpart on professional development materials Created, coordinated, and taught at two summer camps that moved between three villages and offered critical and creative thinking skills practice to grades 7-9 Wrote, implemented, and documented expenses for successful grant applications