I’m a strategic storyteller, executive communicator, leadership coach, former journalist and award-winning communications professional who puts hard work and passion into everything I do.

Simply put, leadership, a love of words and communicating effectively is in my DNA.

I tailor strategic communications support to your specific needs.

Why me?

Working with me is like adding another person to your team. Your goals become my goals. Together, we’ll identify the right message, utilize the right channels and communicate at the right time to engage stakeholders and drive action.

Throughout my career, I’ve helped higher education and health care organization executives think strategically and creatively about their brand and pr, marketing and communication strategies. I see the big picture, care about details and bring solid storytelling and writing skills, curiosity, knowledge and energy to every challenge. I thrive on change, love creating something new and learning new things, and am driven to continually improve.

Leadership & Internal Communications

I have worked with a variety of leaders and have a special interest in leadership, so much so that I recently completed a master’s degree in organizational leadership. Interested in executive coaching? Want to establish yourself as a thought leader? Experiencing conflict? Are your messages not landing with employees? Would you like to better define your personal or professional brand? Do you simply want to lead a more productive meeting? Do you need help writing or delivering speeches, developing an internal communications strategy, or managing a crisis or communicating change?

I’ll work with you based on your unique needs, whether that’s leadership coaching or developing an internal communications plan to improve workplace culture. Together, we’ll work to improve public perception and help you and your organization act confidently and effectively.

Branding

I’m a full-fledged brand nerd! I dove into creating a word mark and brand system for the newly formed A.T. Still University, with multiple schools and campuses in two states, and I have a passion for the work. Since then, I’ve created a sub-brand and implemented two name changes for the College of Health at Oregon State University, re-branded an association and consulted with other organizations on improving their brand strategy.

Want to re-brand your organization or strengthen your current brand? Let’s work to develop your brand narrative, tell your story, and develop your messaging strategy!

Writing/Editing

My first love. I was that kid with her nose in a book – and now I’m a kid at heart with her nose in a book. I went to journalism school because of that love for words, and it’s helped me be a communications and marketing professional who can write clearly and articulately and connect meaningfully with others.

Need blog or web copy, speeches, ads, profiles, stories or even obituaries? Not a problem.

Presentation/Speech and Media Coaching

Need to give a big presentation and ensure your message is received as you intend? Let me help you deliver a compelling, professional and memorable presentation or speech. We’ll dig into both content and delivery or tackle your specific concern.

Have you been asked to talk with the news media? Let’s work through what you can do to look and sound professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Not sure?

Not sure exactly what you need or where to start? Send me a note. We can work together to design work based on your unique needs.

Need a recommendation for design, digital marketing or video work? I can help with that, too!

Let’s get started!