Resume

FUTURISM

Toffler Associates

Strategy Consultant

(Arlington, VA, Mar 2023 - Present)

  • Conducted a Stakeholder Analysis of 29 organizations across public, private, and policy sectors for the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), regulator of the U.S. Postal Service.

  • Created and presented a Stakeholder Ecosystem Map, nine drivers of ecosystem change, and four recommendations to PRC’s Chairman, Commissioners, Chief of Staff, and Office Heads.

  • Managed creation of a 2024-2025 Stakeholder Communications Plan with the Public Affairs & Government Relations Office to meet PRC’s stakeholder engagement needs.

  • Presented on required resources to PRC’s Chairman, Commissioners, Chief of Staff, and Office Heads.

  • Supported implementation of PRC’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

  • Led technical production of workshops and meetings to support hybrid participation.

  • Presented deliverables to Toffler Associates’ CEO, Managing Director, and staff.

  • Supported teams across the firm with research, quality reviews, writing, and reporting.

Prescient LLC

Associate Futurist

(Washington, D.C., Apr 2021 - Present)

  • Co-facilitated Dr. Amy Zalman’s executive training program in strategic foresight for clients in government, defense, and startup sectors.

  • Wrote and edited content for RFP responses, webinars, website, blog, social media channels, and direct marketing emails to develop business.

  • Increase attendance for Prescient LLC’s strategic foresight events through targeted, personal outreach.

Georgetown Women’s Alliance

Strategic Foresight Consultant

(Washington, D.C., Feb - Aug 2020)

  • Designed an independent study to execute a pro bono futurist project for the Georgetown Women’s Alliance (GWA).

  • Led GWA’s Steering Committee over several months of scenario planning exercises, informed by foresight methods and qualitative research methods.

  • Produced a report with actionable takeaways, core recommendations, and a decision-making framework to guide GWA’s future initiatives.

Prescient LLC

Communications Strategist

(Washington, D.C., May - Jul 2019)

  • Advised Prescient CEO and Founder Amy Zalman on communications strategy for her Foresight Sandbox futurist executive training course.

  • Wrote, proofread, and edited email copy, print event materials, social media posts, and website collateral in collaboration with the Prescient team.

  • Conducted targeted outreach to increase event attendance, enrich relationships, and boost thought leadership for Dr. Zalman.

Related Training:

  • Certificate in Foresight (University of Houston College of Technology)

  • Foresight Methods and Practice (Georgetown University)

  • Strategic Foresight Consulting (Georgetown University)

  • Qualitative Methods in Communication Research (Georgetown University)

  • Learn How 2030 Influences your 2020 Planning (Toffler Associates)

  • Improve Your Decision Making in Uncertainty (Prescient LLC)

  • Leading like a Futurist (LinkedIn Learning)

  • Governance of Emerging Technologies: Algorithms, AI, and Robots (Georgetown University)

  • Emerging Technology & the Human Body (Georgetown University)

HIGHER EDUCATION

Georgetown University Office of Advancement

Associate Director of Editorial

(Washington, D.C., Jan 2022 - Present)

  • Led content strategy for alumni engagement events in partnership with strategy, operations, and events management partners.

  • Directed content strategy for web and print stories about transformational philanthropic gifts to student scholarship funds, foreign policy collaboration, and innovative medical research.

  • Led editorial project management for the Office of Advancement's annual Current Use Report and Stewardship Investment Report.

  • Researched engagement patterns in monthly and quarterly newsletters to learn more about our audiences, inform best practices, and advance university-wide fundraising campaign goals.

  • Planned and facilitated monthly staff discussions, quarterly community forums, and yearly manager training as co-leader of two committees for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team.

  • Partnered with teams across the university to plan and market major events for community.

  • Built trust with students through participatory interviews on philanthropy’s impact.

  • Created and enforced Inclusive Language Guidelines and best practices for Editorial Style Guide.

  • Collaborated with photo, video, and design colleagues to create dynamic stories for Georgetown Magazine and Georgetown Health Magazine.

Senior Staff Writer/Editor - Communications

(Washington, D.C., Dec 2018 - Jan 2022)

  • Led content strategy for alumni engagement events in partnership with strategy, operations, and events management partners.

  • Managed monthly and quarterly newsletters that advance strategic fundraising and alumni engagement goals.

  • Researched engagement patterns to understand key audiences, inform best practices, and advance campaign goals.

  • Created and enforced Inclusive Language Guidelines for Editorial Style Guide and best practices for broadcast emails.

  • Planned and facilitated staff discussions, community forums, and manager training for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team.

  • Managed communications about COVID-19 safety and hybrid work to for the Future Work Environment Task Force.

Staff Writer/Editor - Communications

(Washington, D.C., Mar 2017 - Dec 2018)

  • Co-developed editorial processes for THE FEED, a three-time CASE Award-winning newsletter.

  • Managed staff and freelance writers for Campus News articles in Georgetown Magazine.

  • Interviewed STEM, business, and government service experts for magazines, reports, web stories, and video features.

  • Collaborated with photo, video, and design colleagues to create dynamic print and web content.

  • Supported the Communications Team and entire Office of Advancement at summits, reunions, and volunteer events.

University of Virginia Media Relations Office

Student Writer

(Charlottesville, VA, Jun 2011 - Jun 2012)

  • Crafted news articles, radio pieces, blog posts, and video stories for UVA Today.

Related Training:

  • Google Universal Analytics Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

  • Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues (LinkedIn Learning)

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (LinkedIn Learning)

  • Data Visualization: Storytelling (LinkedIn Learning)

  • HTML Essential Training (Lynda.com)

  • National Conference (ACES: The Society for Editing)

  • Diversity Summit (The Council for Advancement and Support of Education)

  • Photo & Video Storytelling (Georgetown University)

ARTS

The Dramatists Guild of America

Playwright

(Washington, D.C., Dec 2017 - May 2019)

  • Wrote plays for the Women's Voices Theater Festival, the Heart of the Harvey 10-minute play festival, Inkubator on Air, and Georgetown Media Fest.

  • Focused on themes surrounding science fiction, social justice, and LGBTQIA+ representation.

DC Theatre Scene

Staff Writer

(Washington, D.C., Dec 2017 - Jun 2019)

  • Interviewed artists, directors, and actors working in the Washington, D.C. area.

  • Reviewed new works of theatre, comedy, and spoken word, especially from emerging artists working towards intersectional justice.

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Communications Assistant

(Washington, D.C., May 2013 - Sep 2013)

  • Pitched and placed stories in The Washington Post, Washingtonian, DC Theatre Scene, and more.

  • Oversaw show programs, Asides dramaturgical magazine, Asides Online blog, and social media channels.

Communications Intern

(Washington, D.C., Aug 2012 - May 2013)

  • Wrote and edited press releases, press invitations, and both print and web content.

  • Collaboratively coordinated press interviews, photo shoots, and press nights.

Related Training:

  • Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive

  • Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice Fellowship

  • The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts

ACTIVISM

Friends of the Earth U.S.

Communications Manager

(Washington, D.C., Jan 2017 - Mar 2017)

  • Managed monthly report launches and weekly media appearances across four bicoastal campaign teams.

  • Wrote and edited press releases, statements, op-eds, issue briefs, talking points, and social media content.

  • Evaluated, interviewed, and made recommendations on new press officer and intern hires.

  • Stewarded migration of press database system and organized staff training.

Media Relations Manager

(Washington, D.C., Apr 2016 - Jan 2017)

  • Strategized media plans across campaign teams with an emphasis on justice, democracy, and intersectionality.

  • Supported colleagues and cross-movement partner organizations at rallies, protests, and conferences.

  • Evaluated and streamlined internal communication processes.

Rapid Response Communications Specialist

(Washington, D.C., Mar 2014 - Apr 2016)

  • Spearheaded record-breaking public relations campaign for the Paris Climate Agreement negotiations.

  • Bridged international communications teams through work in Brussels, Belgium, Lima, Peru, and Paris, France.

  • Executed daily rapid response statements, while working toward long-term campaign goals.

Communications Associate

(Washington, D.C., Oct 2013 - Mar 2014)

  • Wrote, edited, formatted, and deployed Action Alert emails, petition pages, press releases, blog posts, and EcoBeat e-newsletters.

  • Supported communications department with photography, research, rally turnout, and database maintenace.

Research!America

Communications Intern

(Alexandria, VA, June - Aug 2010)

  • Presented recommendations to leadership on how to rally public support through social media for STEM research funding.

Related Training:

  • National Press Club

  • Washington Women in Public Relations