Professional & Executive Communications

SPEECHWRITING

4+ years serving as chief speechwriter for mayor and other elected officials, ghostwriting public remarks that enhance transparency, provide clarity, and build trust on a wide variety of topics including the annual State of the City address, new business and development ribbon cuttings, and remarks related to community, political, and social justice issues.

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

9+ years crafting strategic, clear, on-brand, and goal-aligned messaging surrounding execution decision-making, policy direction, and change, risk, and crisis management. I have experience targeting both internal and external audiences, using a variety of platforms including news releases, memos, oral remarks, social media, advertisements, marketing materials, and video scripts.

BUSINESS WRITING

9+ years developing memos, presentations, business letters, reports, planning documents, agreements, and policy papers in high-stakes, professional settings for informational, educational, persuasive, visionary, and transactional purposes.

GRANT WRITING

9+ years with proposal and grant writing experience, ranging from small community grants to multi-million dollar federal funding programs. I take a data-drive approach to develop a compelling narrative aligned with funder objectives and priorities. I have led and/or contributed to successful grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $24 million. Additionally, I have grant management, implementation, and compliance experience.

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