Accomplished communications professional at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, adept in media relations and issue advocacy. Spearheaded comprehensive communication strategies, ensuring alignment and driving success across business priorities and public policy goals. Excelled in crisis management and digital marketing, demonstrating leadership in content creation and campaign execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Communications
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
01.2023 - Current
Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support the U.S. Chamber’s policy goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define key messages and identify the most effective channels for those messages.
Create clear, impactful messaging for both internal and external audiences. Develop talking points, speeches, op-eds, blog posts, social media content, and other materials for executives that align with organizational goals and demonstrate thought leadership on policy priorities.
Build and foster relationships with key media, proactively identify opportunities to drive coverage among relevant outlets and address inquiries.
Lead the communications response for policy and brand related issues, providing real-time strategic counsel to executives and managing rapid response efforts.
Define and evolve brand narrative and strategy for the U.S. Chamber—the world’s largest business organization.
Senior Manager, Communications & Campaigns
Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
03.2022 - 01.2023
Strategize and execute multichannel communications campaigns to support the U.S. Chamber’s energy, climate, and sustainability policy priorities and advocacy efforts.
Translate complex policy and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and effective communication materials, including press releases, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets, social media content, etc.
Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with press, industry partners, coalitions, and consultants.
Lead cross-functional project teams and serve as the communications liaison for the energy, climate, and sustainability portfolios on the Chamber's core communications team, regional teams, federation of state and local chambers, and association partners.
Manager, Communications & Campaigns
Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
04.2019 - 03.2022
Develop and manage member communications including through email correspondence, newsletters, and reports.
Maintain Global Energy Institute digital content hubs, website, and social media platforms; conduct media monitoring and track relevant news coverage, social media trends.
Associate, Digital Strategy and Activation
DDC Public Affairs
07.2018 - 04.2019
Implement and manage media buying strategies for traditional broadcast TV, cable, streaming TV and radio, OOH, and print, ensuring optimal placement and timing.
Conduct comprehensive media audits to assess performance, verify placement, ensure accountability from media vendors.
Facilitate audience research to identify the best placement and timing for media buys.
Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights to optimize campaigns.
Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging across channels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Political Science
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP26 in Scotland and COP27 in Egypt Attended as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Official Accredited Observer
Institute for Organization Management Certificate Candidate
Public Affairs Council Certificate in Grassroots Management, Candidate
Elon DC Alumni Chapter Board Social Media Coordinator
Timeline
Director, Communications
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Communications & Campaigns
Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
03.2022 - 01.2023
Manager, Communications & Campaigns
Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
04.2019 - 03.2022
Associate, Digital Strategy and Activation
DDC Public Affairs
07.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Political Science
Elon University
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