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Strategic communications leader with 17+ years advancing global health, equity, and justice by crafting compelling, values-driven storytelling that bridges grassroots realities and global influence. Proven success leading global teams, shaping thought leadership, securing high-impact media to shift policy and public perception. Passionate about elevating community voices and campaigns that mobilize action.
Brand strategy | Team leadership | Crisis and reputation management | Digital audience engagement | Capacity building
GLOBAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP
Building organizational authority through strategic thought leadership and media partnerships that position mission-driven organizations as credible, influential voices in technical and policy spaces.
Thought leadership | Executive positioning | Technical writing | Editorial strategy | Subject matter expertise cultivation
Liberia's Breakthrough in Dual Syphilis and HIV Screening | BMJ Global Health
Published analysis on dual screening innovation, elevating Evidence Action's technical credibility among global health policymakers and funders
Opinion: Courage over convention — new ideas to get the SDGs on track | Devex
Wrote and published CEO-bylined piece positioning Evidence Action as a thought leader on cost-effective approaches to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Can of worms: anti-parasitic treatment in Kenyan schools lifts lid on infection's impact | Gavi VaccinesWork
Secured and facilitated on-the-ground journalist access to feature Evidence Action's deworming program and its measurable health outcomes in Kenya
ADVOCACY, COALITION, AND MEDIA IMPACT
Cultivating high-value media relationships and coordinating cross-partner campaigns that shape public discourse, drive policy change, and center grassroots realities in global conversations.
Media relations | Crisis communications | Coalition coordination | Message alignment | Rapid response | On-the-record spokesperson | Strategic narrative framing
A Biden Promise About Overseas Abortion Funding Could Prove Difficult To Implement | NPR
Provided expert commentary translating complex U.S. global health policy for broad audiences during critical policy transition
Trump Revives Ban on Foreign Aid to Groups That Give Abortion Counseling | The New York Times
Provided on-the-record commentary in The New York Times on the Global Gag Rule’s expanded scope and its implications for global health funding
Over 100 companies, organizations and leaders launch shared definition of what constitutes a good job | The Aspen Institute
Coordinated messaging and media strategy for cross-sector Good Jobs Champions statement in partnership with Ford Foundation, Families and Workers Fund, and cross-sector allies—uniting 100+ organizations across business, labor, policy, and philanthropy around a shared definition of job quality
How a White House reversal affects a village in Madagascar | Toronto Star
Amplified coalition narrative in Toronto Star feature linking U.S. abortion policy to lived experiences in Madagascar—highlighting PAI’s coalition leadership and the importance of locally grounded storytelling in global advocacy campaigns
The Trump Administration Made Abortion Harder to Access Worldwide, but You Could Help Reverse That | Teen Vogue
Coordinated video advocacy campaign featured in Teen Vogue, partnering with filmmakers and coalition members to educate audiences on the Global Gag Rule and drive action through storytelling and coordinated calls to action
Millions at risk globally from U.S. abortion 'gag rule': experts | Reuters
Positioned PAI as the go-to source for expert analysis on U.S. foreign assistance and reproductive rights policy through on-the-record commentary and data-driven insights
STORYTELLING, NARRATIVE STRATEGY, AND CONTENT SYSTEMS
Building editorial infrastructure and data-informed storytelling approaches that ensure quality, consistency, and measurable engagement across audiences and platforms. Content that centers marginalized voices and drives engagement with policymakers and funders.
In-house journalism | Creative direction | Cross-cultural collaboration | Ethical storytelling | Interview facilitation | Donor engagement content | Editorial systems | Content governance | Performance analytics | Message architecture | Quality assurance | Audience analysis | Cross-platform optimization | Multimedia production | Vendor management |
Evidence Action Brand Evolution and Narrative
Orchestrated comprehensive communications transformation including brand refresh, website redesign, 10-year milestone campaign, and organization-wide messaging frameworks that connected nine country programs around shared narrative of impact—resulting in 5x engagement growth and stronger donor, partner, and staff alignment.
End-to-End Content Planning, Field Collection, and Production
Primary Promises: Access, Equity and Quality
Led concept and creative development of a photobook (print and digital) on primary health care in Ghana’s Volta region. Conducted interviews, authored narrative content, and collaborated with a photographer to highlight community voices and system gaps. Created as an advocacy tool to engage donors and policymakers on the importance of integrated, rights-based primary health care.
Present and Accounted For
Led development of multimedia project spotlighting indigenous youth in Chiapas, Mexico. Conducted interviews and shaped narrative content to highlight advocacy for culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health policies.
INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY AND RECOGNITION
Driving organizational visibility and credibility at scale through strategic campaigns, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and brand-building that strengthens donor confidence and public trust.
Multi-stakeholder engagement | Campaign strategy | Brand positioning | Event coordination | Recognition/awards strategy | Partner mobilization
Charity Navigator Community Choice Award
Secured the first-ever award for large nonprofits recognizing Evidence Action's transparency, accountability, and widespread donor support
Evidence Action wins gold for innovative safe water work | Anthem Awards
Gold-level recognition in health services category for Safe Water Now program's impact and innovation
A new definition of what makes a job good |The Hill
Drove media strategy for Aspen Institute op-ed defining job quality standards and advancing a national framework for equitable work
National Medal
Managed all facets of stakeholder and media coordination for the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Medals for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor in the field. This high-profile role involved executing a comprehensive communications strategy that included leading recipient and partner outreach, developing strategic messaging, and producing content for both the official website and the White House event brochure. Ensured a consistent and compelling narrative across all channels, elevating the visibility of the medal and the profound community impact of the winning institutions.
Spearheaded the creation and design of the official program brochures for the IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which was presented by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House. This critical documentation served to both memorialize the award ceremony and, most importantly, showcase the winning institutions' profound community impact through detailed written profiles. By highlighting their exceptional public service, these brochures provided lasting, high-impact content that validated the institutions' work and amplified the medal's prestige to national audiences and key stakeholders.
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