Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hi there! I'm a communications professional with experience spanning high-stakes government and corporate media relations. I currently serve as the Central States Manager on the U.S Regional Communications team at JPMorganChase. In my role, I manage external media relations across the states of Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and the Kansas City metro area.
- Manage media relations & communications strategies for JPMC in Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska & KC metro - Proactively pitch stories to local media and mainstream media outlets in Wisconsin & Chicago - Develop & maintain reporter relationships and outreach to diverse communities & audiences
- Support the Mayor’s Office media relations, external relations, & overall communications strategies. - Proactively pitch stories to local media and mainstream media outlets - Develop & maintain reporter relationships and outreach to diverse communities & audiences - Staff the Mayor at press conferences and appearances
- Develop relationships with City Council members - Serve as the primary communicator to the City Council - Staff the Mayor of Chicago at events hosted by elected officials. - Organize and host briefings for elected officials on a variety of issues - Assist in the passage of legislation relating to the Mayor's agenda
- Track legislation for the Springfield Intergovernmental Affairs team - Prepare meeting briefs and issue memos for the Mayor of Chicago - Organize, host, and schedule briefings for Aldermen
-Organize legal documents to streamline the filing review system -Assist the legal team with research, tasks and document management
- Develop a "career pathways specialist" for local students - Research nuisance/vacant properties in Knox County - Assist in landbank policy development
- Outreach intern for U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth. - Assisted in administrative duties and constituent services - Became familiar with congressional data entry and organization - Streamlined a casework backlog - Assist with constituent services