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
(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
(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
(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
(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