Experience

East Side Union High School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Providing counseling services to students and families; internship leading to licensing as Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Providing counseling services to students and families; internship leading to licensing as Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• External Affairs Consultant

  • 2013 - Present

  Support governmental and community relations within Santa Clara County; focused on relationships with local, State and federal elected officials. Also serve as contact in interfacing with community and non-profit organizations Support governmental and community relations within Santa Clara County; focused on relationships with local, State and federal elected officials. Also serve as contact in interfacing with community and non-profit organizations



Joint Venture Silicon Valley

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

• Director

  • 2011 - 2013

  Worked as director to expedite and facilitate the deployment of wireless technology in Silicon Valley. Steering Committee included wireless carriers, equipment providers and local jurisdictions. Work plan called for meeting with local elected officials and developing strategies to support their consideration of wireless applications. Activities included workshops for City Councils and community organizations that address concerns related to placing wireless facilities in neighborhoods. Developed media relations plan and editorials. Partnered with business organizations to develop a White Paper highlighting the economic impact of wireless technology in the region and identify barriers to infrastructure deployment.



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Manager, External Affairs

  • 1998 - 2011

  Managed governmental and community relations within Santa Clara County. Developed annual plans to achieve Company’s public policy objectives focused on relationships with local, State and federal elected officials. Served as primary Company contact with local government agencies and staff. Administered Company’s contributions to non-profit and education organizations. Developed budgets for memberships, sponsorships and expenses. Coordinated activities with Public Sector marketing organizations to support their sales goals. Undertook public speaking activities to increase awareness of Company’s public policy agenda. Worked with local employees to promote participation in political action committee (PAC).

• Advertising Manager

  • 1986 - 1998

  Responsible for developing direct marketing and advertising programs in support of consumer and business markets. These activities required extensive program planning with sales organizations, telemarketing, product marketing, legal and other internal organizations. In addition, selection and management of advertising agencies was required. Position required excellent writing and verbal skills. Managed budget of $10 million. As Product Manager developed plans and promotions for business products. As Market Manager, responsible for market analysis, database development and promotional campaigns for consumer products.