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about.

about.

I help mission-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into communications that move people to understand, engage, give, and act.

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My background spans strategic communications, marketing, fundraising and donor engagement, stakeholder relations, and organizational change. I have led major initiatives in higher education, national associations, and nonprofits, working across teams to clarify complex ideas, build engagement, strengthen relationships, and deliver measurable results.

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I bring both senior-level strategy and hands-on execution to my work. I can help shape the plan, organize the project, bring partners together, and create the communications needed to move it forward. That combination of strategy and execution allows me to contribute in different ways, from leading a communications function long-term to providing focused leadership for a campaign, special project, organizational transition, or fractional engagement.

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At the heart of my work is a simple approach: understand the audience, clarify the goal, develop the right strategy, and make it happen.

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HOW I CAN HELP​

I bring senior-level strategy and hands-on communications expertise to nonprofits, associations, higher education institutions, and other mission-driven organizations. Whether strengthening an existing team permanently or providing focused support for a campaign, transition, or special initiative, I help organizations turn priorities into clear strategies and effective communications.

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36%
Increase in donor participation
Integrated fundraising and engagement campaign

Strategic Communications & Marketing

Clarify your message, reach the right audiences, and turn organizational priorities into communications people understand and act on.
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Areas of expertise include:  Communications strategy, audience and messaging strategy, integrated campaigns, brand positioning, communications audits, editorial planning, and executive communications.
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