Assistant Director of Communications

• May 2020 - Present

Director of the communications team, serves as the communications liaison on social impact messaging for leadership, program officers, board members and firms. Leads the organization's communications and marketing strategy which includes branding, campaigns, events, policy positions, and publications of original research. Crafts custom DEIA-focused communications, marketing, and development strategies, trains leadership and boards on their implementation.Manages the writing, design and presentation of public reports including policy and program briefs, research reports, and the organization's annual report.Facilitates for the DEIA Committee and Rapid Response Task Force for Crisis Communications.Creative director for all digital assets such as videos, marketing materials, newsletters, social impact stories, one-pagers, and opinion/editorial placement.Lead strategist for the organization's pivot to digital fundraising (foundations and individuals) which resulted in a recording-breaking $3.8 million raised in FY22. Designed and launched the Her Justice Intranet and manages its operations.Presents to and trains staff, firms, and outside coalitions on dignified storytelling around impact of direct service, research, and policy initiatives. Lead strategist for the social media team, implemented a growing social strategy which increased following and engagement by 300% within one year.

Associate, Communications & Fundraising

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

Liaison between the communications team and program directors to execute communication strategies for CSR grant programs and grantees. Grant writer and researcher, supported the organization in raising $22 million from firms and financial institutions through CSR programming. Led strategic messaging and content creation for the organization's six distinct social impact programs through the production of interviews, stories, reports, logic models, videos, marketing toolkits, national conferences, and websites.Managed the organization's media relations including press announcements for national CSR programs and results.Managed the organization's websites, social media accounts, and overall digital communications strategy.Led a website development project for grantees to launch and maintain unique webpages to support their local programming and fundraising. Creative director for multimedia projects including docu-style videos and storytelling campaigns.

Assistant to the Mayor

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

Messaging strategist for the administration's social justice and community development work.Copywriter and designer of both the City and Mayor's digital communications (social media, newsletters, event promotion, video, and photography).Mayor's speechwriter for events large and small including the State of the City Address.Media liaison for the Mayor's office.Supported the digital marketing and promotion of advocacy campaigns and services offered by community-based organizations.

Community Impact Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

Grant application evaluator and community review facilitator for the 2016-2017 United Way Community Impact Grant for the Dutchess-Orange regions of New York state, focusing on impact areas of health, education, financial stability and veterans issues. Additionally served as a steward for donor, local elected official, and volunteer relations - including the coordination of Read Across America Day (2016). Grant application evaluator and community review facilitator for the 2016-2017 United Way Community Impact Grant for the Dutchess-Orange regions of New York state, focusing on impact areas of health, education, financial stability and veterans issues. Additionally served as a steward for donor, local elected official, and volunteer relations - including the coordination of Read Across America Day (2016).

Editor, Communications

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

Press and social media editor for the Foundation's communications team; assisted the development team on funding over $3.1 million in grants in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, education, animal welfare, food security, and strengthening the local nonprofit community. Press and social media editor for the Foundation's communications team; assisted the development team on funding over $3.1 million in grants in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, education, animal welfare, food security, and strengthening the local nonprofit community.

Social Media Content Manager, LDMNews

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

Content manager and editor for the institution's social media channels and website. Content manager and editor for the institution's social media channels and website.

Writer/Reporter Intern

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Registrar Assistant

• Jan 2013 - May 2014