Experience

Hobby School of Public Affairs

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications and Marketing

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Sam Houston State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• American Government Adjunct Lecturer

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2023

  • Educate more than 80 students a semester online about American government, focusing on U.S. political institutions, public policies and different forms of political participation • Create assignments that cover a wide range of relevant and current national topics that shape our political culture • Educate more than 80 students a semester online about American government, focusing on U.S. political institutions, public policies and different forms of political participation • Create assignments that cover a wide range of relevant and current national topics that shape our political culture



Harris County Sheriff's Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Delivered strategic, engaging messages to Sheriff’s Office employees and Harris County residents on multiple platforms, elevating the agency’s reputation and enhancing the community’s trust • One of four Public Information Officers charged with responding to media inquiries and major active scenes across Harris County to facilitate news coverage • Served as the lead writer and storyteller for the division, researching, writing, and editing copy for use in press releases, media advisories, newsletters, departmental reports, talking points and scripts, social media content, the employee intranet, and the department website • Created a task force of frontline agency supervisors and local, state, and federal public safety partners to engage in a series of workshops to develop a multi-year violent crime reduction strategic plan for the Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Justice Department Show less



Houston Public Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Researched, wrote and project managed key digital and print marketing collateral, including the annual impact report, to promote specific initiatives or enhance general brand awareness• Oversaw multimedia communications strategies that articulated HPM’s mission and vision• Managed a weekly newsletter that informed more than 50,000 subscribers about what’s happening at HPM• Communicated regularly with key stakeholders, including major donors, appointed and elected officials, volunteers and station board of directors, regarding new content initiatives, strategic priorities and newsroom collaboration efforts• Established and led the station’s first-ever ambassador program for young professionals, increasing community engagement and reaching and engaging new audiences• Co-produced Generations on the Rise, an award-winning digital and radio series celebrating the region’s diversity, by spotlighting emerging Houstonians• Produced Red, White and Blue, a weekly public affairs TV show focusing on current issues facing the region and state, by curating timely and relevant discussion topics and identifying and booking subject matter experts Show less

• Executive Assistant to the General Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Managed the general manager’s day-to-day calendar, including scheduling meetings as well as creating agendas and support materials• Drafted messaging on behalf of the general manager for internal and external communications needs• Planned quarterly staff meetings to provide station-wide updates and increase staff engagement• Coordinated a breakfast briefing with the Texas congressional delegation on Capitol Hill, showcasing HPM’s emergency communications efforts in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security• Identified local programming, content initiatives and community events to highlight in station-wide marketing collateral, including the annual impact report Show less



City of Houston

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Writer - Mayor Annise D. Parker

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Drafted and finalized a high volume of mayoral proclamations and letters for community members, businesses and organizations • Prepared and published daily media headlines, including topics relevant to City of Houston department directors

• Council Aide - Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Proactively addressed constituent concerns through correspondence with City departments to ensure a resolution• Managed the City Council Member’s schedule and the scheduling process• Maintained strong knowledge of citywide and district issues through research and active participation in stakeholder meetings, civic clubs, and community events