Communications & Strategy

Strategic insight, practical execution.

Communications support that combines strategic insight with practical execution. With over a decade of experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, I help organizations and companies clarify their message, strengthen relationships, and expand their reach.

Experience

Elevate your message where it matters.

I help mission-driven organizations tell their story, engage their stakeholders, and grow their impact. Drawing on experience in communications leadership, grantmaking, and the performing arts, I create clear, strategic messaging for teams in philanthropy, education, culture, and community development.

My work combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, helping mission-driven teams communicate clearly, build trust, and move important work forward.

Conference room communications engagement

Served as Head of Communications at The Lewis Prize for Music, a national philanthropic initiative that invested $20 million in music programs for young people.

Current engagement

Creating Abundance Collaborative

Communications consultant and technical producer for the Creative Economy Pathways Virtual Town Hall Series.

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Strategic Communications

Strategic communication plans align messaging with mission, audience needs, and organizational goals. This work includes campaign planning, narrative development, and content strategy that help organizations present themselves with clarity and credibility.

02

Campaign & Project Support

Campaign support helps plan and execute communications for specific projects, programs, events, and other mission-driven initiatives. This work can include recruitment campaigns, webinars, vendor coordination, and messaging support that keeps projects organized and effective.

03

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder engagement supports stronger trust and deeper relationships with the people who matter most. This includes cross-sector collaboration, partner communications, and messaging that strengthens connection across communities, funders, grantees, and institutional partners.

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Thought Partnership

Thought partnership brings strategic insight to organizations that want a communications partner who can see the bigger picture. It can include refining priorities, framing a message, or connecting communications to organizational strategy through both perspective and action.

Areas of Focus

Strategic Communications
  • Message Alignment
  • Executive Messaging
  • Campaign Planning
  • Brand Visibility
Content & Storytelling
  • Content Development
  • Narrative Shaping
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Social Media Support
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Partner Communication
  • Trust-Building
Campaign & Event Support
  • Events & Programs
  • Project Coordination
  • Grant & Award Campaigns
Leadershipformer Head of Communications at The Lewis Prize for Music.
Experience10+ years of communications & stakeholder engagement.
Coachingcertified vocologist — voice & presentation coaching for leaders.

Publications & Media

  • "Creating Collaborative Pathway for Expanded Support of CYD" — article
  • Blank Note Podcast

Opportunities & Awards

  • Alice Houston Women's Leadership Program
  • Indiana University Strategic Planning Task Force
  • SAVVY Arts Venture Challenge MVP Award

If you're looking for strategic communications support that combines leadership, insight, and practical follow-through, I'd welcome the conversation.

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