About me

I am a communications professional with a unique and varied background, including 10 years of corporate communications experience and a decade as an award-winning journalist. I’m passionate about making a difference, and I view communication as our most powerful tool to motivate, inspire and connect. My expertise includes developing and implementing strategic, data-driven, multichannel communication plans, tailored to various audiences, to reach organizational goals and drive successful outcomes. Perspective-taking, empathy, collaboration and listening are crucial to the process.

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Career timeline

  • Communications Officer at a Science-Based Foundation

    Support strategies to engage new and existing pharmaceutical, life science industry, philanthropic, and academic partners, 2024 to present.

  • Corporate Communications and Branding

    Plan and implement integrated communication strategies for three key divisions of a leading biomedical company, including the organ procurement and life sciences divisions, 2021 to 2024.

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Serve as an adjunct instructor for a community college healthcare facilities leadership program, 2021 to present.

  • CDC Support

    Helped update, maintain and improve data-driven web content related to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021.

  • Internal Communications

    Worked with a regional health system’s executive, human resources and benefits teams to oversee engagement strategies for employees, providers and leaders, 2013-2020. I also oversaw website and blog development.

  • Quality, Compliance and Risk Management

    Led a team with oversight over safety, quality of care and performance improvement processes at a community hospital, 2007-2013.

  • Marketing, PR and Fundraising

    Wrote press releases, designed marketing materials and supported fundraising functions at a community hospital, 2005-2007.

  • Conference and Event Planning

    Organized corporate events at a resort, 2003-2005.

  • Journalism Experience

    Started as a general-assignment reporter, eventually working my way up to assistant manager editor at a daily newspaper in Western Pennsylvania, 1993-2002.

  • BA in Journalism and Public Relations

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1989-1993.