Experience

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Annual Giving

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of the organization's annual giving program, and communicate the impact of Catholic Charities—the largest private provider of human services in Maryland. Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of the organization's annual giving program, and communicate the impact of Catholic Charities—the largest private provider of human services in Maryland.



Jhpiego

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Speechwriter

  • Jan 2020 - May 2023

  • Researched, developed and wrote 73 speeches in 3-year period as well as talking points, presentations, letters, social media, panel/interview prep, video scripts and other communications for the President and CEO of Jhpiego • Applied deep experience crafting content for varied audiences and occasions—from university commencement addresses, to national and international conferences, board meetings, and internal presentations• Supported high-visibility strategic events, including the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s presidential tribute in Washington; World Health Assembly in Geneva; and the United Nations General Assembly in NY• Applied for and won 4 industry awards on behalf of executive staff• Launched and led internal Language and Messaging Working Group to produce a “living” document to guide the organization in speaking in a unified, respectful and humanizing voice• Contributed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, tasked with reexamining Jhpiego's culture across 40+ countries to identify DEI gaps, suggest ways to foster inclusion, and attract and retain the best talent Show less

• Senior Communications Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2020

  Served as sole manager of MCSP’s website, the public face of USAID’s flagship $560M maternal and child health program:• Planned and executed an accelerated 6-week site launch• Produced more than 300 blogs, success stories, and events pieces• Developed and managed annual editorial calendar, coordinating promotion for up to 80 content pieces per year across digital channels• Updated evergreen content across 32 countries and 17 technical teams• Maintained robust web traffic: 181,000 page views from users in 120+ countries annually • Managed search engine optimization • Developed quality assurance processes for optimal web performanceDeveloped, designed and published program’s monthly enews, reaching 43k followers:• Led launch of e-news based on new design and content strategy• Drove 138% increase in readership for a total of 13,533 followers• Revised look and content as strategy dictated, such as “legacy” themed issues in program’s final yearContributed to strategic communications:• Supported creation and execution of MCSP’s global communications plan• Built robust media relationships through content pitching and cross- promotion, leading to hundreds of media hits annually and high-level placements such as The Huffington Post and Voice of America• Tracked web analytics and ROI for program management and donor• Continually expanded technical skills through trainings and conferences to enhance program deliverables• Regularly built team capacity by onboarding new staff to our content management systems, writing guidelines, and enews processActed as writing mentor for HQ and field staff:• Worked across 8 partner organizations and 32 countries to capture results• Ghost wrote blogs and speeches for Program Director at her request• Developed blog writing guidance and rolled out to all staff Show less

• Public Affairs & Information Specialist

  • Dec 2005 - Oct 2010

  • Oversaw all writing, publication and dissemination for USAID’s then largest global maternal and newborn health program (ACCESS)• Promoted the program to a global audience, including the development and implementation of a communications strategy• Managed $330K+ budget and related work planning• Updated program website and generated monthly e-newsletter• Collaborated with technical teams to generate global program annual reports

• Senior / Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2005

  • Integral member of Asia program development and implementation team, including $6M program for overhauling preservice education in 28 medical and nursing schools in Egypt, and establishing Jhpiego’s key social marketing program in Pakistan• Assisted business development efforts throughout the region, including managing and co-writing successful $200K+ proposal for India• Traveled to Indonesia to assist with post-tsunami humanitarian efforts, and wrote proposals that garnered > $6M in new business• Supported $7M+ programs in Afghanistan, including the establishment of Jhpiego’s first independent office in the country• Collaborated to develop strategies, workplans, budgets and proposals• Prepared international travel/relocation to the field• Negotiated consultants’ rates and contracts Show less

• Writer / Editor

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Wrote monthly newsletter on USAID’s Training in Reproductive Health award• Edited technical materials: reports, information sheets, strategy papers, and Jhpiego’s Basic Maternal & Newborn Care manual• Worked jointly with translators and subject matter experts to create country-specific adaptations of materials• Managed publications database• Acted as printing vendor liaison, negotiating and approving bids



Heisler Gordon & Associates

• Public Relations Account Executive / Copywriter

  • Jul 1999 - Aug 2000

  • Wrote weekly press releases and quarterly newsletter for diverse clientele • Copyedited and designed brochures, advertisements and catalogues • Pitched stories and developed relationships with high-level media to secure editorial coverage • Researched online trends and publications to contribute to overall communications strategy • Tracked public relations successes monthly for clients • Wrote weekly press releases and quarterly newsletter for diverse clientele • Copyedited and designed brochures, advertisements and catalogues • Pitched stories and developed relationships with high-level media to secure editorial coverage • Researched online trends and publications to contribute to overall communications strategy • Tracked public relations successes monthly for clients



The Herald-Times

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Reporter

  • Jun 1998 - Jul 1999

  • Wrote news and feature stories for six-county area • Maintained liaison with city, county and state police agencies and the FBI, and wrote related articles • Acted as the sole Associated Press election correspondent for the Monroe Country elections • Wrote news and feature stories for six-county area • Maintained liaison with city, county and state police agencies and the FBI, and wrote related articles • Acted as the sole Associated Press election correspondent for the Monroe Country elections