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Dynamic and forward-thinking communications leader with 20+ years of experience guiding media relations, brand messaging, and digital engagement. Skilled in executive communications, integrated content strategy, media outreach, rapid-response messaging, online graphics, video editing and podcast production.
Testimonial from Aaron Jones, former Director of Congressional Relations at The Wilson Center and current Legislative Affairs Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Testimonial from my most recent supervisor, Nicole Gaouette. Nicole was the VP of External Relations at The Wilson Center.
Testimonial from Jean H. Lee, current Presidential Chair at the East-West Center, former Director of the Korea Program at The Wilson Center and AP Bureau Chief in Pyongyang.
Media Booking Highlights
Booked Wilson Center President & CEO, former Congresswoman Jane Harman, as a featured guest on Fox News Sunday, delivering national, agenda-setting visibility for the Center and positioning her as a go-to expert for future network segments.
Wilson Center Senior Fellow, Sherri Goodman was booked on PBS Newshour to discuss the multiple narratives surrounding Greenland leading up to President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Wilson Center Latin America Program Director Benjamin Gedan is quoted in this article.
US Ambassador, James Jeffrey discusses Israel's retaliation against the Houthis in Yemen and the Christmas day large-scale missile attack by Russia against Ukraine's power infrastructure. He is joined by Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu.
Successfully pitched South Asia Institute Director Michael Kugelman to NPR's Morning Edition to talk about why Pakistan is choosing to deport more than a million Afghans now, and what it signals about the changing relationship between Pakistan and its Taliban-led neighbor.
A Wilson Center report was successfully placed with NBC News. The original article may be found here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/irans-rockets-palestinian-groups
Ambassador Mark Green, Baroness Catherine Ashton, Former President of Colombia Ivan Duque, and Philip T. Reeker on the longterm consequences of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ambassador Mark Green: "But again, it really is a matter of the future of this continent and the future of the institutions which are terrifically important in helping to shape foreign policy."
Rapid response to the possibility of a "No Deal" Brexit. Global Europe experts were on the front lines with quotes and content.
Jean Lee of the Wilson Center and former AP bureau chief in North Korea told "Face the Nation" that the president's stunning move to upend the June 12 talks may have been a "reality check" for the reclusive regime.
I worked closely with Wilson Center President and CEO Jane Harman and the staff at the Washington Post to get this Op-Ed published.
Live Event Coverage
Worked with the Office of the Vice President and Wilson Center leadership to plan and publicize Vice President Mike Pence’s keynote, delivering real-time coverage on C-SPAN and front-page attention from top outlets such as AP, Reuters, and The Washington Post. Directed every aspect of on-site press logistics: credentialed and briefed more than 20 journalists, coordinated the broadcast pool and camera placements, and maintained message discipline to spotlight the Center as a premier...
Partnered with the US State Department and the Embassy of Canada to design and execute a comprehensive media plan for joint remarks by Secretary Antony Blinken and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, earning nationwide coverage across broadcast, print, and digital outlets. Directed all on-site press operations: credentialed and briefed more than 20 journalists, positioned camera crews, and managed live-event press questions to keep the message clear and on schedule.
Coordinated directly with the Prime Minister’s Office, Global Affairs Canada, and Wilson Center leadership to stage and promote then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policy address—securing simultaneous live coverage on C-SPAN, CBC News Network, and major U.S. cable outlets, plus front-page reporting from The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, and Reuters.
Collaborated directly with NATO Headquarters and senior protocol teams to craft and deliver an integrated media strategy for Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s keynote at the Wilson Center, securing top-tier coverage across broadcast, print, and digital platforms in North America and Europe. Led all on-site press operations: credentialed and briefed more than 20 journalists, orchestrated camera positions for pooled live feeds, and moderated the post-speech press scrum—maintaining tight...
Press Releases
Press release announcing for the Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom, announcing its first distinguished fellow, Ambassador William R. Brownfield.
January 28, 2021 WASHINGTON -The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is ranked one of the top 10 think tanks in the world and is designated as a Center of Excellence in Regional Studies in the 2020 University of Pennsylvania Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, released today.
Worked with Wilson Center leadership and the White House to craft this press release announcing the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee.
Online Content Collaborations
Graphic work in Canva showcasing quotes from Wilson Center events
Coordinated and helped produce this short form video with analysis on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Worked with the team in Canva to create this graphic which was used to promote the Wilson Quarterly issue.