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I returned to the State Department to sharpen my virtual programming expertise and build strategic approaches using live interactive programs for public diplomacy. As a senior producer with GPA’s video division, I build strategic communications and stakeholder engagement models using virtual programming. I’ve taken the lead on developing global livestream series for Ukraine press corps support, climate change, water security, food security, and space affairs. In addition to managing extended stakeholder groups across the State Department and other government agencies, I regularly manage high-level internal and public-facing productions for agency principals.
I returned to the State Department to sharpen my virtual programming expertise and build strategic approaches using live interactive programs for public diplomacy. As a senior producer with GPA’s video division, I build strategic communications and stakeholder engagement models using virtual programming. I’ve taken the lead on developing global livestream series for Ukraine press corps support, climate change, water security, food security, and space affairs. In addition to managing extended stakeholder groups across the State Department and other government agencies, I regularly manage high-level internal and public-facing productions for agency principals.
Recognized by senior agency officials for outstanding client development, agenda-setting, and stakeholder management skills demonstrating tact, creativity, and team leadership.
Appointed portfolio lead for Afghanistan, Ukraine, food security, climate change, entrepreneurship, space affairs, and other emerging economics-focused topics.
Successfully integrated CX and innovation management approaches to create and establish new strategic partnerships, virtual engagement project models, and media production workflows.
Lead virtual community building and public diplomacy engagement strategy conception and implementation with State Department economic, science, and cultural exchange bureaus, U.S. government agencies and external stakeholders EPA, NASA, World Bank, and others
Lead livestream production coordination of technical and public affairs teams domestically and overseas for nearly 200 live virtual programs worldwide, including speaker briefings, audiovisual editing, assets management, and metrics analysis
Create, edit, and deliver cleared remarks as program moderator; conduct training sessions for agency bureaus on effective presentation strategies and style
My work with the Bureau of Global Public Affairs
My work with the Bureau of Global Public Affairs
The launch of the Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State and Boston University.
Leading Support for Urgent and High Profile Issues
Leading Support for Urgent and High Profile Issues
In high profile and urgent situations, I am often called on to coordinate program production for high-level agency offices. Working with principals and their staff, I regularly work on ministerial level engagements, such as the launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership.
Most recently, I led stakeholder coordination and production efforts following the U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal and refugee resettlement initiatives, as well as supporting the Ukrainian press corps since February 2022. In both cases, I received recognition for leading virtual outreach in support of key communities and allies. I continue to support these efforts today as the demands and situations evolve.
My work with the State Department's science and technology bureau on water security and climate resilience was the result of extended stakeholder engagement and consultation.
Creating Strategies for Virtual Community Building
Creating Strategies for Virtual Community Building
The covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of virtual engagement as a strategic communications space. A key aspect of my work at GPA is using virtual interaction to build communities around issues. I use listening sessions, crowdsourcing, and consultation programs to build deeper relationships with important stakeholders. These measures result in more engaging and relevant programs.
Over the course of two years, I produced and directed a series of water security programs using these methods. My approaches to water resilience, water security in the Western Hemisphere and the Mekong Delta, and the nexus of water, women, and fashion resulted in wider audience reach and engaged stakeholder networks.
For World Asteroid Day, I worked with NASA, Johns Hopkins APL, and the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana to present a detailed look at the DART planetary defense program.
Cultivating Stakeholders for New Program Series
Cultivating Stakeholders for New Program Series
Much of my work involves offering guidance to stakeholders on how to use virtual engagement in support of new initiatives. Based on my substantive background, I lead program development on sustainability and science-related issues.
At present, I work with various bureaus, agencies, and organizations on space affairs, climate change, and food security. With my integrated approach to stakeholder engagement, I build out series that focus on reaching wider audiences with top line messages while establishing deep relationships for ongoing collaboration.
The MentorTalks series focuses on interviewing experts and giving audience the opportunity to gain insight and advice.
Managing Production Runs for Ongoing Engagement
Managing Production Runs for Ongoing Engagement
Strategic planning for long term production management is complex. As producer and director of several ongoing program series, I focus on achieving efficiency and accountability in the production process.
I managed several ongoing series related to alumni affairs and entrepreneurship. In each case I worked with stakeholders to streamline program administration to free up time to focus on audience engagement.
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