VP of Communications & Social Impact

• Aug 2021 - Present

Head of communications, marketing, and impact at this fast-growing female-and-minority-owned public benefit company dedicated to bringing equity and access to college sports. I lead communications strategy, branding, marketing and lead generation, impact efforts at the Honest Game Foundation, educational content marketing, key partnerships, and media outreach to help create more college pathways for student-athletes. Head of communications, marketing, and impact at this fast-growing female-and-minority-owned public benefit company dedicated to bringing equity and access to college sports. I lead communications strategy, branding, marketing and lead generation, impact efforts at the Honest Game Foundation, educational content marketing, key partnerships, and media outreach to help create more college pathways for student-athletes.

Director of Communications and Public Engagement

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

Responsible for establishing the communications and public engagement program for priority initiatives, managed a team and network to implement a strategic, multi-channel, communications and public affairs program to support the university-wide efforts that aim to prevent and alleviate poverty.

Communications Manager

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

Created and directed the implementation of strategic, multi-channel, marketing and communications plans to support university-wide entrepreneurship efforts.

Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

Managed outreach and communications efforts for U.S. Government $50 million annual international development program in the Republic of Georgia, including a broad range of health, environment, social development, economic growth, and democracy projects. Managed outreach and communications efforts for U.S. Government $50 million annual international development program in the Republic of Georgia, including a broad range of health, environment, social development, economic growth, and democracy projects.

Communications Manager/Green Group Transition Project Manager

• Nov 2006 - Feb 2010

Coordinating with senior staff at 32 top domestic and international environmental organizations, designed, developed, and edited “Transition to Green,” a comprehensive report containing hundreds of policy, budget, and legislative recommendations covering 28 federal agencies for the 2009 U.S. Presidential transition. Developed communications strategies, including message research, development, and campaign plans while working with policy, scientific, and legal research to achieve conservation outcomes on a national scale. Show less

Customer Experience Guide

• Nov 2006 - Dec 2009

Part-time while in Washington, DC. Customer service and support for environmental programs. Part-time while in Washington, DC. Customer service and support for environmental programs.

Volunteer / Program Officer

• Feb 2004 - Apr 2006

Developed an education & communication framework to advance a large-scale community-based environment and health programs that led to increased nutrition, more effective family planning and the establishment of successful community managed protected areas. Implemented an information exchange network through outreach activities including newsletters, written articles, radio broadcasts, special events, and a study tour for 80 community leaders. Conducted community-based participatory assessments and capacity-building activities for environment, population and nutrition projects in 18 villages. Coordinated program monitoring and evaluation reports to major funding institutions, including the Global Environment Facility. Show less

Park Ranger

• Apr 2003 - Oct 2004

Education and Outreach Coordinator

• Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

Wilderness Park Ranger

• May 2001 - Nov 2001