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Accomplished Senior Director of Communications with 15 years of expertise in developing and leading internal and external communications strategies. Proven ability in crisis communications, content development, and stakeholder engagement. Eager to drive communications efforts with innovative approaches and strategic alignment. Great self-direction and the ability to manage short- and long-term tasks. Strong judgment and ability to produce impactful communications on deadline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and priorities. Excitement for collaboration and innovation across teams.

Skills

Software Expert

Advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe

Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Audition), Canva, GSuite (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive, Slides, Calendar), Salesforce, Asana, Airtable, Joomla, Wordpress, Squarespace, HootSuite, Buffer, Constant Contact, MailChimp, AI tools including ChatGPT, HyperWrite, Google Veo 3 AI

Work​
experience​
Director of Communications
Pacific Community Ventures
2025 - Present
  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement strategic communications and brand initiatives aligned with PCV’s mission of restorative capital and inclusive entrepreneurship.

  • Lead cross-functional content strategy and campaign execution across web, social, email, and thought leadership, including op-eds and the annual impact report.

  • Direct the overhaul of PCV’s digital infrastructure, including the Good Jobs Toolkit and website. improving usability, engagement, and stakeholder alignment.

  • Manage communications workflows and cross-team collaboration, including supervising a communications team and vendors to deliver high-impact storytelling and outreach.

  • Build stakeholder trust and visibility through policy-aligned messaging, multilingual community engagement, and data-informed storytelling for research and fundraising initiatives.  

Senior Director of Communications
Tides Advocacy
​2021 - 2024

Senior Director of Communications                                                                                        

  • Led the refinement of a multi-faceted communications strategy for a matrixed organization, driving positive PR, crisis management, partner & employee engagement, resulting in heightened brand visibility and a more cohesive organizational narrative

  • Forged strategic partnerships to elevate the organization's visibility, achieving a 15% increase in community engagement and a strengthened framework

  • Elevated the organization's profile by showcasing leadership as prominent thought leaders in conferences and media, establishing a strong industry presence and credibility

  • Utilize metrics and analytics to target and refine reach.

  • Strengthened relationships with network and external partners, facilitating a collaborative environment and driving increase in joint initiatives

  • Led crisis communication efforts, ensuring prompt and effective responses during emergencies, maintaining a positive brand image

  • Managed contractor activities to drive project success, delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget while maintaining high quality standards

Director of Communications

  • Directed and executed comprehensive communications strategies including internal, external, and crisis, enhancing brand recognition and stakeholder relationships

  • Developed and implemented strategic communication plans reflecting the organization's mission, resulting in heightened partner and employee involvement

  • Executed a comprehensive website and brand kit redesign initiative, leading to increased brand recognition and user engagement

  • Strategically advised executive leadership and department heads, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic direction

  • Cultivated and nurtured relationships with network and external partners, resulting in expanded collaborative opportunities and resource sharing

Director of Communications
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
​2019 - 2021

 

  • Serve as a key member involved in strategizing and carrying out communication needs for BBBSBA programming and fundraising efforts.

  • Collaborate with Program and Development staff to promote programming and fundraising initiatives.

  • Crafted impactful scripts and speeches for press releases, videos, PSAs, and events, enhancing organization's communication effectiveness

  • Effectively managed relationships with external contractors and agencies, ensuring timely project completion and quality deliverables

  • Successfully pivoted towards 100% digital delivery strategy during the pandemic, resulting in a 50% increase in audience reach and engagement

Director of Communications
Allen Temple
​2009 - 2021

 

  • Established and structured a communications department from the ground up for a prestigious 104-year-old social justice and advocacy organization

  • Execute and design print, digital, website, email, social, and video content aligning with the organization's mission, driving engagement and brand awareness

  • Generate informative content for various stakeholders, from leadership to external audiences, encompassing presentations, best practices, press releases, blogs, and policies, fostering transparency and communication

  • Collaborate with diverse teams to drive a shared vision and achieve impactful results through effective communication and relationship-building

 
Owner
Rebirth Branding Solutions
​2007 - 2020

 

  • Coached and advised clients (tech, multimedia, retail, non-profit and other business categories) on dynamic communications tools including social media, video, web and email. Support client business management & rhythm

  • Developed and refined content for websites and social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn

  • Produced podcasts via guest sourcing, editing and release to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher

Communications and

Social Media Virtuoso

Created, executed and managed Communications departments specializing in print, digital, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Yelp, LinkedIn, YouTube), public relations, live streaming, and podcasts

Earning Trust

Active listener that builds and fosters relationships

Deliver Results

Focus on outcomes and deliver high-quality output in a timely fashion

Learning and Curiosity

A lifelong learner who constantly seeks out knowledge and new skills. Possibility explorer.

Education
Fuller Theological Seminary
2014

Master of Arts - Leadership/Ethics

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