I'm a strategic communications consultant based in Denver, Colorado. I work with health organizations, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations on communications challenges that require both experience and judgment.
Marketing and Communications Strategy
Brand narrative strategy that drives awareness and meaningful engagement
Perception change and behavior-focused communications that motivate audiences to act
Resource and benefit awareness initiatives that improve engagement and health outcomes
Multi-channel campaign strategy, from paid digital to community outreach
Internal, Stakeholder, and Executive Communications
Sensitive issue navigation: messaging development, stakeholder briefings, employee trainings, and report development
Employee engagement communications that build alignment with organizational brand and priorities
Change management communications that translate complex topics into clear, human terms
Project Leadership and Operations
Senior client relationship management, building trust and long-term account growth
Communications workflow development and team training to make improvements sustainable
Large-scale brand activation and event planning that drives engagement and lasting impact
Outcomes reporting and KPI tracking that demonstrate value and inform future strategy
Communications: Narrative Strategy; Messaging Development; Brand Positioning and Awareness; Crisis and Executive Communications; Stakeholder Engagement; Change Management Communications; Employee and Internal Communications; Patient and Provider Education; Partnership and Outreach Strategy Development; Copywriting;
Project or Team Leadership: Cross-functional Team Leadership; Team Development and Coaching; Vendor Selection and Management; Workshop Facilitation; KPI Identification and Reporting; Budget and P&L Management ($50M+); Large-Scale Event Planning and Execution
My strengths:
Audience Understanding - Motivating audiences to engage with benefits, resources, or events requires behavioral and cultural understanding, as well as a pulse on current events. I help clients keep the focus on the audience, the audience's need, and how to fulfill that need.
Turning Complexity into Clarity - Communications efforts often fall into one of two traps: too much jargon or no unifying through line. I can help bring clarity and alignment to your communications strategy, messaging priorities, or new initiative to engage audiences in their terms.
Building Trust - My superpower is tackeling thorny issues. These are the best opportunities to build trust and reinforce authenticity.
Adaptable Orchestration - I thrive in dynamic environments, quickly reconfiguring resources and communications approaches as campaign needs evolve
I can work collaboratively with your existing in-house teams when specific project needs arise that fall outside your team's current capacity.
My experience spans national campaigns and local initiatives. I bring that same depth to Colorado-based clients.
Colorado Gubernatorial Campaign: Messaging Audit & Workshop Facilitation
DEPT Agency: 10th Anniversary & Rebrand Launch (Denver office)
DC Health HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA)
LODI RULES Sustainability Program
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Flu, COVID-19, and RSV "Risk Less. Do More." Vaccination Campaign
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Mental Health (OMH): Mental Health Education and Patient Acquisition Campaign; Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign; Substance Use and Opioid Use Disorder Campaigns
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP); Mental Health First Aid
Memberships: American Public Health Association; Consultants for Good; Society for Health Communications; The Communications Network
Learn more about my experience on LinkedIn.