Resume
25+ years helping organizations communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact across the full digital stack, from strategy to execution.
Selected Experience
2023 – Present · The World Bank Group, Washington, DC Head of Digital, Communications and External Relations (CER)
Leading digital communications strategy for one of the world’s most prominent international development institutions. Overseeing content, channels, and digital campaigns that reach global audiences across web, social, email, and multimedia platforms. Currently managing a complete overhaul of the main website and introducing #GenAI content best practices.
2022 – 2023 · Palladian Partners, Silver Spring, MD Division Director, Digital
Directed the digital communications division for a full-service health communications firm. Led client strategy, team development, and cross-channel execution for federal health agencies and public health campaigns.
2019 – 2022 · GMMB, Washington, DC SVP, Digital
Served as senior digital leader at one of the country’s leading political and social-cause communications agencies. Built and scaled digital strategies for high-profile campaigns, advocacy initiatives, and issue-based organizations across social media, email, content, and paid digital.
2016 – 2018 · Signal Group, Washington, DC Digital Director / Vice President
Led digital strategy and execution for a bipartisan communications and public affairs firm. Managed social media, content, and digital advertising for corporate, nonprofit, and political clients navigating fast-moving environments.
2011 – 2016 · ONE Campaign, Washington, DC Senior Director, North America
Drove digital engagement strategy for ONE’s North American operations, a global advocacy organization co-founded by Bono focused on ending extreme poverty. Managed large-scale email, social, and content programs targeting millions of members and supporters.
2009 – 2011 · 1Sky, Takoma Park, MD Senior Director, Communications and Digital
Led communications and digital strategy for a national climate advocacy coalition. Directed messaging, digital organizing, and media relations during a critical period of U.S. climate policy debate.
2006 – 2009 · Changing Our World, Washington, DC Managing Director
Managed consulting engagements for nonprofit and philanthropic clients, overseeing fundraising strategy, communications planning, and digital program development.
2000 – 2006 · ASPCA, New York, NY Senior Director, Digital
Built and led digital communications at one of the country’s most recognized animal welfare organizations. Developed early-stage web, email, and online fundraising infrastructure during a pivotal period of digital growth for the nonprofit sector.
Education
2010 · Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC Master of Arts, Communications
1993 · University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Skills & Expertise
Communications Strategy
- Strategic planning and organizational communications
- Multi-channel content and campaign strategy
- Copywriting, editorial direction, and publishing
- Fundraising and advocacy campaign development
- Media relations and stakeholder communications
- Industry events and conference programming
Digital Communications
- Content strategy and information architecture
- Email and SMS marketing programs
- CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, and others)
- CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal)
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- UX thinking and digital design collaboration