Bureau of Land Management

Helping People Understand Public Lands
At the Bureau of Land Management, my career included two communications leadership roles - Director of Communications in New Mexico and Lead Public Affairs Officer for the Eastern States State Office. The work spanned diverse and often complex public land issues, from environmental planning and energy development to conservation and recreation, requiring close collaboration with senior leaders to make complicated topics accurate, balanced and accessible for audiences with very different perspectives. Responsibilities also included advising executives on sensitive issues, developing communication strategies across a 31-state region and building relationships with employees, community leaders, elected officials and media across the eastern United States.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connecting Communities Across the Indo-Pacific
As Chief of Public Affairs for the Honolulu District, my responsibilities encompassed communications for military construction, civil works and environmental restoration projects across Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau and other Pacific islands. The work included advising senior leaders on high-profile projects and emerging issues while navigating engineering, environmental stewardship, cultural considerations and community expectations. Working across communities and cultures reinforced the importance of listening, communicating openly and building trust through transparency.

National Park Service

Telling America’s Stories
Serving as Director of Communications for the National Parks of New York Harbor brought together public service, strategic communications and storytelling. My role included advising the commissioner responsible for 12 national park sites while leading media relations, legislative affairs, crisis communications and strategic partnerships. From Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts to collaborations with organizations including the National Park Foundation and the United Nations, the work centered on connecting people with America’s history in ways that were meaningful, relevant and accessible.

Defense Finance & Accounting Service

Making the Complex Clear
As Deputy Director of Corporate Communications for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, my work focused on translating complex financial and operational information into clear, accessible communication for employees and customers. Responsibilities included advising senior executives, leading national communication initiatives and overseeing enterprise programs focused on transparency, compliance and employee engagement across one of the Department of Defense’s largest financial organizations.

U.S. Army Africa

Communication Without Borders
International communications experience with U.S. Army Africa included working with military leaders, embassies and partner nations across Africa, Europe and North America. While based in Vicenza, Italy, my responsibilities included television, digital media, print communications and strategic messaging supporting military operations and international partnerships. Working across cultures and with audiences around the world strengthened my ability to understand different perspectives, adapt communication to different environments and recognize the importance of cultural awareness in building strong relationships.

U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command

Communication That Supports Better Patient Care
Approximately seven years supporting military healthcare organizations provided experience communicating with patients, families, physicians, medical professionals, hospital leaders and surrounding communities. Work with Tripler Army Medical Center, Pacific Regional Medical Command and Winn Army Community Hospital encompassed crisis communication, media relations, community engagement, employee communication, recruiting support and translating complex medical information into content patients and families could understand and use. Those experiences reinforced the importance of clarity, empathy and care in healthcare communication, where effective communication does more than inform. It can build confidence, ease uncertainty and help people make informed decisions when they need it most.

U.S. Army Europe

Strategic Communications on a Global Stage
My experience with the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command in Germany provided an important foundation in strategic communications within an international environment. Working alongside military leaders and multinational partners from across Europe expanded my experience in strategic communication, executive support, media relations and visual storytelling while demonstrating firsthand the importance of connecting an organization’s mission with the people it serves. The experience also reinforced the value of purposeful storytelling, strong relationships and communication tailored to different audiences and perspectives.

Recognition

Career recognition includes the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ highest honors for excellence in news and feature writing, graphic design and photography, including the Thomas Jefferson, Keith L. Ware and Herbert A. Kassner awards. While these honors are deeply appreciated, what matters most is the work behind them - building relationships, supporting leaders and helping organizations communicate with integrity and purpose.