My Background

I’ve always loved stories and believe in the power of story telling to build connections, inspire, and transform the world and the experience of the world around us. I’ve spent most of my career working in marketing and communications across the education, business, and sustainability sectors. For more than 15+ years I have run my own consulting practice with a focus on strategic communications, where I provided counsel and leadership to organizations, companies, and nonprofits alike seeking to grow their brand through partnerships, media relations, and communications. Prior to that I worked for startups in the ed tech industry, was the marketing director for a national education nonprofit, and worked for Smithsonian Magazine.

I gravitate towards PR with purpose, and have garnered earned media for social justice campaigns that range from breaking the cycle of poverty through education, to fines and fees, D&I in the workforce, and unconscious bias in healthcare. Placements include national media outlets and the trades, and range from The Washington Post, Forbes, and HR Dive to The Hechinger Report, Education Week, and EdSurge.

As part of the reDesign team, I am passionate about bringing my skills and experience in communications to do great work, be of service, and make a difference in the world.

I have a dual degree (B.A.) in history and anthropology from the University of Maryland, and I live with my family in the Washington, DC area.