Communications | Workforce Engagement | Educational Experiences
Program leader delivering strategic communications and engaging educational experiences to develop teams, connect with workforces and accelerate projects at any stage. Builder of partnerships inside and outside of organizations with a talent for translating complex information to connect with diverse audiences and platforms. Agile thinker focused on expanding the impact of mission-driven startups, companies and nonprofits.
* Dynamic communicator fluent in educational curriculum, instructional design, media relations, thought leadership, and all forms of content creation
* Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments balancing projects, initiatives, key details and big-picture priorities
* Problem-solving partner for internal and external stakeholders who innovates and delivers effectively
* Collaborative leader who empowers team members to grow and make a difference
EXPERIENCE
Founder of Bond & Volt, a firm powering communications, stakeholder engagement, workforce development and community relations for clean energy and climatetech partners.
Core member of the leadership team at Level All that developed a content-driven app for high school students and their families to succeed in college, career, and life.
At A+E Networks, I built an education-focused video business for the HISTORY Channel, generating $15M annually, and fostering sales partnerships with major sponsors including VW, T-Mobile and Nationwide.
Founded the video and podcast company, Quoted Studios. Along with producing the award-winning Blank on Blank series with PBS, the studio created work for clients including Microsoft, Spotify, Shell, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Before taking the startup leap, I spent a decade at the top of national media, as a lead producer for Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos (ABC News/Good Morning America), and Rachel Maddow (MSNBC).
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