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Resume

With 10+ years of experience driving editorial strategy, impact storytelling, and thought leadership across public health, higher education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, my career is anchored in strategic communications leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and results-driven work that advances community impact and organizational goals.

Professional Experience

Manager, Culturally Responsive Communications
Alliance for a Healthier Generation | 2021–Present
  • ​Lead national communications campaigns advancing public health, equity, and organizational growth with corporate and healthcare partners, including Merck, CVS Health Foundation, Labcorp, and Novo Nordisk.

  • Support organizational revenue and development goals by leading strategic messaging and storytelling for fundraising initiatives, corporate partnerships, and grant-related communications.

  • Serve as lead editorial strategist and content manager, overseeing brand storytelling, blog strategy, and public health awareness initiatives.

  • Lead national media relations, thought leadership, and cause-marketing initiatives.

  • Partner with program leaders, advisors, and internal teams to optimize strategy, engagement, and organizational impact.

Senior Communications Specialist / Associate
Baylor College of Medicine | 2019–2021
  • Led digital communications initiatives, including intranet platform projects and cross-departmental content strategy.

  • Coordinated content production, interviews, and internal/external communications across web, blog, and social channels.

  • Collaborated with leadership and teams to prioritize digital initiatives and storytelling projects.

  • Managed editorial planning and content scheduling to meet institutional deadlines.

  • Supported emergency communications and high-visibility institutional messaging.

Communications Writer
Baylor College of Medicine | 2016–2019
  • Managed and contributed to the College’s blog network, producing content for diverse audiences.

  • Developed and maintained departmental web content to improve usability and audience experience.

  • Tracked analytics and optimized content for engagement across platforms.

  • Assisted with social media content planning and execution across major channels.

  • Served as a resource for departments and student organizations managing communications initiatives.

Education

University of Houston | 2011–2015

Bachelor's of Arts in Communication - Journalism

Minor in Political Science

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