Brand Builder | Storyteller | Believer in the Creative Power of the Writer’s Room | Dog Mom
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director
Miller Public Affairs Group
11.2021 - Current
Maintain robust relationships with media outlets, thought leaders, and influencers across multiple channels, leading to strategic partnerships for clients
Develop and distribute publications, such as press releases, monthly newsletters, fact sheets, social media posts and event campaigns
Use media monitoring software, sending clients daily press clips and relevant article mentions
Manage digital media campaigns with technology companies, such as Unearth, to maximize education and advocacy efforts for clients
Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences
Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic
Communications Director
Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California
01.2019 - 11.2021
Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic communications and brand building; refocusing communication efforts on a service-driven perspective and streamlining services to meet member needs
Oversaw the development and distribution of publications, such as the organizational journal, monthly newsletters, announcement updates, social media accounts and event campaigns
Responsible for maintaining association message and consistent use of materials
Created and managed editorial calendar overseeing content from departments, reviewing and editing materials
Managed contractors involved in communications projects, including designers, printers, mail house and software firms.
Communications Consultant
Assembly Member Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Coordinated with Member Offices to write materials for constituents
Created content and wrote social media, op-eds, e-mails, mailers and brochures
Pitched material to build coalitions, expand messaging.
Legislative Director
California State Assembly
01.2015 - 11.2017
Staff for Assemblymembers, recommending and analyzing legislative votes, enacting bill packages and committee consulting
Wrote fact sheets, letters and talking points for events, office, along with interested organizations to increase advocacy
Coordinated with advisory committees, providing updates on legislative news and incorporating district priority topics into office vote recommendations.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Southern California
2017
B.A. Political Science; Philosophy Minor -
San Diego State University
2013
Study Abroad -
Oxford University
2013
Related Experience and Accomplishments
Member of She Shares | 2022-Present
Member of Run Women Run | 2021-Present
Member of American Marketing Association | 2019-Present
Member of Sacramento Press Club | 2017-Present
Guest speaker for the Board of Equalization’s Connecting Women to Power series | 2016
Achieved Gold Award (equivalent to Eagle Award) 200 hours of leadership and community service | 2009
Student Assistant at Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public AffairsStudent Assistant at Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs