Experience

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  University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

  • Director of Leadership Communications

    • Apr 2020 - Present

    Collaborate with the president in developing detailed executive communications including: writing, editing, crafting, and contributing to the enhancement of the president’s internal and external communications through multiple channels and audiences.Use editorial judgment and maintain trust and c...

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  Powell Tate | Weber Shandwick

  • Vice President

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2020

    Develop and manage public affairs and integrated communications efforts for a range of nonprofit, government and corporate clients. Specializes in multicultural media outreach, partnership development, thought leadership and events. Works with creative, analytics, and paid media teams to deliver integrated communication plans. Develop media strategy including preparing materials, media targeting and pitching national, regional and local reporters. Provide counsel and communications planning related to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both proactive and reactionary.

  • Director

    • Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

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  Catholic Charities USA

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

  • Director, Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America

    • Nov 2007 - Apr 2011

    Serve as the spokesperson on the CampaignPrepare for, staff and attend Catholic Charities USA Centennial Leadership Summits- regional discussions on poverty reductionLead the integration of the Campaign in the internal work and external work of Catholic Charities USALead the partnership with AmericanPoverty.org including curating and managing two travelling photo exhibitsOversee and approve all Campaign materials, including web tools and resourcesModerate online forum "21st Century Solutions to Poverty" Manage the budget for the CampaignProvide training and technical assistance to local agenciesLead the election strategy as it relates to the CampaignCoordinate and serve as project manager for all department events, including briefings, press conferences and local field activities Represent Catholic Charities USA with national partners and in coalitions related to reducing poverty

  • Senior Campaign Manager

    • Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

    Senior Campaign Manager, Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America Manage the work of internal and external implementation teamsDesign strategies and products, including web based and other tools, to implement and sustain the Campaign Responsible for field logistics related to campaign eventsPromote the principals of Catholic Social Teaching and the core mission of Catholic Charities USA to be the advocate for the poor

  • Program Coordinator Katrina Aid Today

    • Aug 2005 - Jan 2007

    Manage a $22 million dollar federally funded grant project for disaster case management Development and coordinate national disaster relief case management networkMaintain program operations for 23 sub grantee organizations in 13 states Negotiate contracts, conduct site visits and offer recommendations to sub grantee agenciesEdit, analyze and clarify quarterly reports to create Catholic Charities USA quarterly report to Katrina Aid TodayParticipate in national conference calls and meetings with other consortium partners and represent organization at national and local meetings

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  Office of the Governor, State of North Carolina

  • Bilingual Support Specialist

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

    Train senior citizens through disaster preparedness workshops Organize the recruitment and schedules of volunteers to staff the Governor's Emergency Bilingual Hotline during Governor declared emergenciesDevelop and translate Spanish-language materials, including information about N.C. AmeriCo...