Building Brands, Leading Change, Engaging Readers

collage of words cut from magazines

I’ve honed my skills by playing strategic communications roles at hospitals/health systems, medical schools and universities. Often a bridge to new technology, I created many organizations first social media accounts and web pages. I’ve managed budgets and teams both large and small, and advised CEOs and deans on communications strategy. A lifelong learner, I am highly adaptable and apply my experience to developing teams and creating work that informs, delights and makes a difference.

Introducing new leadership

Dean Debbie Craig, PhD, ATR, Oregon State University

Dean F. Javier Nieto, MD, PhD, Oregon State University

Marilyn Thompson, PhD, Oregon State University

Recent projects

First-gen initiative, Oregon State University

Future of Public Health Accreditation Campaign, Oregon State University

OSU College of Health Strategic Plan, Oregon State University

Branding

A.T. Still University. New brand brought together two campuses in different states that included multiple schools. Created new wordmark and tagline. Received CASE award.

College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Transitioned to this name in my first year at OSU. Redesigned all print and digital materials. Communicated the change, and the strategy behind it, in various ways to multiple audiences. Received CASE award.

College of Health. Transitioned CPHHS to this name. Redesigned all print and digital materials. Communicated the change, and the strategy behind it, in various ways to multiple audiences. Received CASE award.

Magazines

Synergies editor since 2012. Magazine for alumni, donors and supporters of the College of Health.

Still Magazine editor. A.T. Still University’s alumni magazine (archive not available). Redesigned magazine and created first online edition.

Articles

Ropes: OSU’s legendary athletic trainer, Oregon State University

Poet Laureate of the Locker Room, Oregon Stater Alumni Magazine

Lessons in higher ed, Oregon State University

Racism: What is it, how does it affects us and why it’s everyone’s job to do something about it, Oregon State University

New York Institute of Technology alumni magazine spread

Mini Medical School, Strategic Health Care Marketing newsletter

Sedalia boy makes medical history, MU Health

Oregon’s homeless problem gets an Oregon State response, Oregon State University

It’s a beautiful life, built by a hardworking Beaver, Oregon State University

Video

What is a D.O.?, A.T. Still University. Received AOA award.