resumé
experience
The Nature Conservancy
Communications and Marketing Manager,
Global Aquaculture Team, July 2022 – present
Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition, September 2021 – July 2022
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Develops and implements strategic communications plan for the Global Aquaculture Team and SGCC.
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Oversees earned media strategy including press releases, media pitches, op-eds, interview talking points, and events.
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Manages and maintains owned and paid media, including website and social media content, newsletters, and print and digital advertising.
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Builds and maintains relationships with TNC staff, growers, reporters, contractors, donors, corporations, and partner organizations.
National Farmers Union
Communications Director, May 2019 – August 2021
Communications Coordinator, December 2016 – May 2019
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Developed strategic communications plan and managed a small communications team to implement that plan.
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Created, edited, and distributed traditional media content, including press releases, audio news releases, newsletters, op-eds, and advertising.
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Managed and maintained website and social media content.
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Built relationships with reporters, farmers, legislative staff, state chapters, and partner organizations.
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment
Organic Dairy Policy Research Assistant, Spring 2016
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Conducted a policy feasibility study on mobile milking parlors in Maine.
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Developed educational and marketing materials for WNCAE’s organic dairy farmer training program.
Lighter
Nutrition Communications Assistant, June 2015 – February 2016
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Developed digital marketing material, including blog posts, newsletters, and social media content.
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Assisted with recipe development and nutritional analysis.
Skills
Public relations
Digital media and marketing
Social media management
Campaign development
Photography
Graphic design
Copy editing
Video editing
Policy analysis
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Experience Manager
Microsoft Office
Constant Contact
Mailchimp
WordPress
HTML
Google Analytics
Meltwater
Cision
education
ECornell
2023 – present
Digital Photography Certificate
National Network for Ocean & Climate Change Interpretation
2022
Climate Communication Crash Course
University of Texas
2020 – 2021
Strategic Communication Certificate
Tufts University,
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
2014 – 2016
Masters of Science in Agriculture, Food and Environment with a concentration in animal agriculture
Vanderbilt University
2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts with a secondary major in Medicine, Health and Society
leadership
Slow Food DC
2018 – Present
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Chair (2022 - present)
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Secretary (2018 - present)
Avanti Orchestra
2023 – Present
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Violin section player
Humane Rescue Alliance
2016 – Present
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Foster Data Entry Specialist
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Volunteer Photographer