Experience

Arc Initiatives

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

• Executive Vice President

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Vice President, Health Care

  • Jul 2018 - Present

• Strategic Communications Director

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018



U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director, Human Services

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016



Brady: United Against Gun Violence

• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Press Secretary

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Communications Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014



U.S. Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of Public Affairs

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Intern Graduate Intern



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013



Edelman

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Affairs

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer/Graduate Intern Developed and supported strategies focused on corporate reputation management. Developed and supported executive positioning strategies for top-level leadership of large companies. Drafted opinion pieces and short writing projects for top-level leadership clientele. Executed research projects and media monitoring analysis for clients in the energy, hospitality, food and technology sectors. Summer/Graduate Intern Developed and supported strategies focused on corporate reputation management. Developed and supported executive positioning strategies for top-level leadership of large companies. Drafted opinion pieces and short writing projects for top-level leadership clientele. Executed research projects and media monitoring analysis for clients in the energy, hospitality, food and technology sectors.



WETA

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Editorial - Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Editorial Intern on PBS' Washington Week with Gwen Ifill public affairs program. Performed editorial content research and provided production support for weekly public affairs program. Assisted in the live broadcast of weekly show and drafted content for online webcast extra program. Editorial Intern on PBS' Washington Week with Gwen Ifill public affairs program. Performed editorial content research and provided production support for weekly public affairs program. Assisted in the live broadcast of weekly show and drafted content for online webcast extra program.



California State Assembly

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director, Office Of Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego)

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

  Provided strategic communications and media outreach counsel to the Assemblymember. Developed media events and press opportunities at the regional, state and national level to promote the Assemblymember and to advance his legislative agenda and policy priorities. Served as on-the-record spokesperson for the Assemblymember Block's legislative proposals and positions on different policy issues. Provided strategic communications and media outreach counsel to the Assemblymember. Developed media events and press opportunities at the regional, state and national level to promote the Assemblymember and to advance his legislative agenda and policy priorities. Served as on-the-record spokesperson for the Assemblymember Block's legislative proposals and positions on different policy issues.



Marty Block For Assembly

• San Diego, CA

• Director of Communications and Special Projects

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

  Developed and executed advertising plan for California State Assembly 78th District campaign across multiple media outlets. Represented the candidate at community forums, rallies and events to communicate the candidate’s perspective on issues. Drafted press releases, opinion pieces and other messaging documents to promote candidate to the media and voters. Developed and executed advertising plan for California State Assembly 78th District campaign across multiple media outlets. Represented the candidate at community forums, rallies and events to communicate the candidate’s perspective on issues. Drafted press releases, opinion pieces and other messaging documents to promote candidate to the media and voters.



Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Government Administration

• Gubernatorial Spokesperson/Deputy Press Secretary

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Served as the on-the-record spokesperson for the Governor on policy issues related to legislation, education, state and consumer services, labor and workforce development, the Governor's appointees and judicial appointees, and pension reform.Developed responses to reporter inquiries and maintain reporter relations.Tracked legislation in the media and authored press releases announcing the Governor's action on legislation.Staffed the Governor's media events and authored press releases and Q&A response documents for Governor's press conferences. Show less

• Assistant Press Secretary

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

  Authored press releases and media advisories announcing various policy initiatives, statements of condolence for fallen servicemen, the Governor's weekly radio address and the Governor's public schedule. Responded to media inquiries on background and triaged calls to appropriate deputy secretaries.Coordinated rapid response communication strategy, conducted research, drafted rapid response documents, letters to the editor and opinion-editorial pieces.Drafted briefings to prepare the Governor for interviews with print media publications; coordinated satellite TV interview tour.Managed pressroom at 2008 Governors' Global Climate Summit for over 70 reporters and media outlets. Show less

• External Affairs Coordinator

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Directed the Governor's external affairs surrogate representative program.Developed coalitions and outreach strategies to communicate the Governor's policy agenda to stakeholders. Staffed the Governor and drafted briefings to prepare him for meet-and-greet events and photo opportunities.Managed the Director of External Affairs daily schedule, general office operations; drafted talking points and briefing papers.Managed and provided support to the Governor's field staff for five offices across the state. Show less



Budget Reform Now

• Deputy Communications Director

  • Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Assisted in executing the overall media outreach strategy for statewide ballot measure campaign. Responded to media inquiries both on the record and on background regarding the campaign measures. Drafted press releases announcing campaign endorsements and campaign events; organized campaign events, drafted and compiled campaign materials and coordinated editorial board meetings. Assisted in executing the overall media outreach strategy for statewide ballot measure campaign. Responded to media inquiries both on the record and on background regarding the campaign measures. Drafted press releases announcing campaign endorsements and campaign events; organized campaign events, drafted and compiled campaign materials and coordinated editorial board meetings.



California Capital Executive Fellowship Program

• Executive Fellow

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2007

  Selected as one of 18 fellows from a pool of over 500 applicants for the competitive Capital Fellowship Program. Managed daily operations of the Governor's newsroom and assisted with rapid response strategy. Monitored daily news coverage in state and national media markets from print, broadcast and web-based outlets. Researched and drafted communications documents including one-pagers, fact sheets, letters to the editor and opinion-editorial pieces. Selected as one of 18 fellows from a pool of over 500 applicants for the competitive Capital Fellowship Program. Managed daily operations of the Governor's newsroom and assisted with rapid response strategy. Monitored daily news coverage in state and national media markets from print, broadcast and web-based outlets. Researched and drafted communications documents including one-pagers, fact sheets, letters to the editor and opinion-editorial pieces.