Over 15 years of documented success in writing within media and communication for leading publications, including: The North County Times, The Denver Post, PEOPLE, The Long Beach Press-Telegram, Us Weekly and Long Beach Magazine.
Winner of more than a dozen national and regional writing awards for feature stories and breaking news.
Expertise in strategic communications, social media and marketing.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Executive Communications Leadership
Marketing Campaign Development
Board & Stakeholder Relationships
Brand Development & Affinity
Web Optimization & Social Media
Integrated Marketing Programs
PR & Media Relations
Public Affairs
Internal/External Communications
Strategic Direction & Planning
Market Research & Analysis
Marketing Collateral
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Journalism & Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Certificate in Public Leadership
Section 4
Section4 Certified Brand Strategist
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
Executive Certificate in Public Leadership – Harvard Kennedy School (2023)
Section4 Certified Brand Strategist – Section 4 (2021)
J. Lindsey Wolf PIO Institute Certification in Communications – CAPIO (2019)
Executive Leadership Development Program – USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (2017)
PRism Award for Best Strategic Marketing Campaign – Los Angeles PRSA (2018)
Award of Excellence, Marketing Campaign – Orange County PRSA (2018)
Gold, Feature Series & Silver, Best Use of Social Media – Azbee Awards, American Society of Business Publication Editors (2014)
Silver Azbee Award for Editorial Excellence – American Society of Business Publication Editors (2013)
Folio Award for Overall Excellence – Fair Media Council (2013)
ORGANIZATIONS & PROFICIENCIES
Board Member – The Tiyya Foundation (2022–Present)
Advisory Board Member – Huma.AI (2024)
Bilingual – Spanish, verbal and written fluency
Software – Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, AI & Microsoft SharePoint