Experience

Muriel Bowser

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director for the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



CrossFit DC

• Yoga Instructor

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Yoga for Athletes



Commonwealth of Virginia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Officer, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

  • Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

  Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Strategic Communications Manager, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2023

  Richmond, Virginia, United States -Supervise the Social Media and Digital Communications Coordinator -Develop multi-faceted strategies to lead projects of cross-functional teams on a variety of program, policy and technology initiatives -Lead cross-functional teams to address communications, programmatic, operational and strategic needs and ensure alignment with agency and state-wide goals -Create extensive, issue-based communications, outreach toolkits and events for stakeholders -Manage a several hundred-thousand… Show more -Supervise the Social Media and Digital Communications Coordinator -Develop multi-faceted strategies to lead projects of cross-functional teams on a variety of program, policy and technology initiatives -Lead cross-functional teams to address communications, programmatic, operational and strategic needs and ensure alignment with agency and state-wide goals -Create extensive, issue-based communications, outreach toolkits and events for stakeholders -Manage a several hundred-thousand dollars paid multi-media ad contract and lead the creation of issue-based campaigns explaining complicated issues to Medicaid members and stakeholders -Write press releases, communicate with reporters and plan events to secure news coverage

• Senior Advisor to the Director, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  -Support the executive team during leadership transitions by developing change management strategies to help align priorities and maintain internal business processes -Provide communications support for the Medicaid director, including drafting talking points, speeches and presentations -Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to align cross-sectional processes and ensure collaborative solutions to support the overall Virginia Medicaid mission to deliver accessible, quality health… Show more -Support the executive team during leadership transitions by developing change management strategies to help align priorities and maintain internal business processes -Provide communications support for the Medicaid director, including drafting talking points, speeches and presentations -Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to align cross-sectional processes and ensure collaborative solutions to support the overall Virginia Medicaid mission to deliver accessible, quality health care -Serve as a liaison to board members, stakeholders, advocates, state and federal government entities and legislators -Represent the Medicaid director in meetings, presentations and decision-making processes at the state and national level -Lead communications and rebranding efforts and coordinate workgroups and reports for a special project unifying Medicaid managed care programs -Author numerous weekly, monthly and annual reports to track project implementation and strategy



Plus One an Optum Company

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States White House Athletic Center



Power For Life Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Bringing dynamic and accessible yoga classes to residential communities across the DMV area



Commonwealth of Virginia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Communications Advisor, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Service

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2021

  - Write talking points and create presentations for the agency director’s internal and external speaking engagements including with state and federal legislature - Led agency website vendor transition, including revising all website content - Managed daily internal newsletter for teleworking staff during COVID-19

• Social Media & Digital Communication Coordinator, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  - Managed DMAS’s Twitter and Facebook accounts by developing content, including photos and graphics, calendars, and campaigns, and responding to consumer inquiries (60+ inquiries per week during the peak enrollment period) - Account administrator for DMAS’s internal and external communications system, GovDelivery; manage email templates and send out communications - Contribute content for external partner newsletter and internal DMAS Director’s newsletter, and produce and edit content… Show more - Managed DMAS’s Twitter and Facebook accounts by developing content, including photos and graphics, calendars, and campaigns, and responding to consumer inquiries (60+ inquiries per week during the peak enrollment period) - Account administrator for DMAS’s internal and external communications system, GovDelivery; manage email templates and send out communications - Contribute content for external partner newsletter and internal DMAS Director’s newsletter, and produce and edit content for bi-weekly Director’s videos

• Policy Fellow, Office of the Governor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Researched over 400 executive orders from previous administrations and made recommendations for the Governor’s executive orders - Developed a tracking database for the Governor’s policy priorities - Supported the Governor’s Policy Director and Analysts with research and administrative tasks, including compiling materials for legislators



Sports Center of Richmond

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Soccer Coach

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Richmond, Virginia Area



EMILYs List

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach and Training Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area - Assisted with the planning and implementation of 25 in-person trainings for women interested in running for office by compiling and organizing materials, researching and securing venues, helping with travel itineraries, and providing day-of support for local trainings - Created and facilitated a training for high schoolers about preparing for a political career - Developed and maintained database of strategic partnerships with the progressive community by researching 230 potential… Show more - Assisted with the planning and implementation of 25 in-person trainings for women interested in running for office by compiling and organizing materials, researching and securing venues, helping with travel itineraries, and providing day-of support for local trainings - Created and facilitated a training for high schoolers about preparing for a political career - Developed and maintained database of strategic partnerships with the progressive community by researching 230 potential partners and tracking relationships - Attended EMILY’s List’s one-day campaign finance training in Washington, D.C. Show less



Lightbridge Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Teacher

  • May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Cranford, NJ - Taught in infant and preschool classrooms of 15-20 children, and was the primary caregiver for 5-7 children at a time, managing feeding, changing, and nap schedules, and communicating with parents - Assisted with classroom structure and lesson plan development, including art projects and sign language