2025—present: Strategic Communications Advisor, Independent Consultant, Los Angeles, California (remote)

Develops and implements integrated communications strategies for a diverse range of clients, including global and U.S.-based nonprofits, health services organizations, national corporations, philanthropy advisors, and relevant small businesses. Leads multi-channel content development and editorial planning—spanning websites, internal and external email campaigns, newsletters, and social media—to support strategic messaging and audience engagement. Produces research-driven medical education materials for global forums, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cohesive design. Consults on brand strategy and execution—creating visual identities, color palettes, templates, and design elements to ensure cohesive and professional internal and external communications across platforms. Manages communications and social media strategy and performance reporting across platforms using data-driven insights to refine content, maintain trustworthy and transparent brands, and grow audience reach

2022—2025: Senior Technical Officer/Communications Manager, FHI 360, Morgantown, West Virginia (remote)

Exhibited leadership, project management, and technical expertise in knowledge management, capacity strengthening, editorial, communications, social media, and storytelling as a key member of the MOSAIC project’s research utilization and knowledge management team. Managed MOSAIC’s communications, digital engagement, and social media strategies and platforms. Served as managing editor for the MOSAIC blog website (and formerly for the EpiC blog website). Led the creation and implementation of in-person and virtual HIV prevention trainers’ workshops and customizable training curricula. Mentored junior staff and supervised or co-supervised interns. Led FHI 360’s Young & Emerging Professionals employee resource group, advocating for the empowerment and enrichment of young professionals globally through networking, information sharing, career growth opportunities, and book clubs.

2018—2022: Technical Officer II/Communications Specialist, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina

Developed and managed digital engagement and social media strategies for the LINKAGES, OPTIONS, Passages, Research for Scalable Solutions, SHARE, and CTI Exchange projects. Provided editorial support for presentations, trainings, design challenge protocols, concept notes, handbook revisions, briefs, web content, proposals, and policy papers. Delivered conference presentations. Created and facilitated a digital engagement training series on virtual competencies, social media, and writing skills. Managed PROMISE research utilization, capacity building, and knowledge management activities. Served as content advisor for SHARE: Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Regional Exchange. Developed work plans for the Global and West Africa Regional PrEP Learning Networks. Facilitated three communities of practice. Served on the North Carolina Global Health Alliance's program, communications, rebrand, and conference planning committees. Led FHI 360’s Young & Emerging Professionals and Social Networking employee resource groups.

2017—2018: Technical Officer I, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina

Managed social media and communications strategies for the LINKAGES, CTI Exchange, and Passages projects. Facilitated two communities of practice. Provided editorial support for presentations, trainings, briefs, web content, proposals, and policy papers. Contributed to the development of a web-based platform for contraceptive choice. Conducted literature reviews and performance analyses. Interviewed candidates for communications internships. Created promotional project materials, including an original mentoring video.

2016—2017: Research Utilization Analyst, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina

Managed LINKAGES social media accounts. Provided editorial support in developing and disseminating deliverables, including briefs, proposal submissions, presentations, web content, and policy papers. Developed and executed unique social media strategies for the CTI Exchange and Passages projects, improving overall engagement and reach. Developed and launched a comprehensive, project-specific knowledge management toolkit and guidelines on SharePoint. Enhanced the internal knowledge exchange platform with updated LINKAGES studies, success stories, and other relevant literature. Reviewed and refined PowerPoint presentations on HIV, violence, and discrimination to ensure accuracy and impact.

Summer 2015: Health Care Aide, International Volunteer HQ, Saigon, Vietnam

Volunteered at a local hospital childcare facility, providing individualized support to children aged 4-18 affected by the generational impacts of Agent Orange exposure. Assisted with feeding and playtime, while facilitating activities to enhance eye contact, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive function.

2014—2016: Assistant Teacher, Sierra Canyon School, Chatsworth, California

Provided primary classroom management support for approximately 90 fifth graders. Designed and taught engaging grade-level lesson plans multiple subjects including reading, writing, social studies, and mathematics. Supervised playtime activities and adeptly handled conflict resolution.

Spring 2013: Commuications & Public Relations Manager, Hope For Zambezi, Spokane, Washington

Managed online content and photography for a grassroots organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in Zambezi, Zambia. Successfully raised more than $30,000 to establish and sustain a chicken coop project generating ongoing growth and prosperity within the community.

Summer 2012: Computer & Photography Instructor, Gonzaga-In-Zambezi, Zambezi, Zambia

Instructed beginner and intermediate computer and photography courses to a diverse group of 45-60 community members daily, ranging in age from 16 to 65. Collaboratively developed lesson plans tailored to the Zambezi population with local educators. Successfully met learning goals while overcoming frequent power outages. Supported student health initiatives in local high schools, providing essential HIV and AIDS education and prevention information.

2010—2013: Staff Writer, Reporter, & Photographer, The Gonzaga Bulletin, Spokane, Washington

Authored and edited news articles reaching community and university audience of more than 10,000. Contributed online content to newspaper website and blog. Reported on and interviewed subjects for outdoor athletics, campus events, and human-interest stories. Photographed content for print and digital media, including the annual yearbook.