Washington, District of Columbia, United States
For more than 15 years, I have led strategic communications, executive messaging, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across international development, public affairs, and government. In leadership roles at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State, I have advised senior leaders on organizational positioning, crisis communications, and high-visibility initiatives operating in complex global environments. My work has included leading communications for multi-billion-dollar global portfolios, shaping messaging around major organizational reforms, and launching digital platforms such as WorkwithUSAID.gov, which expanded partner access and engagement across more than 110 countries. I specialize in translating complex policy and operational priorities into clear, human-centered narratives that strengthen trust, engagement, and institutional visibility. A former Fulbright grantee and trained storyteller, I have worked across 20+ countries leading integrated campaigns, multimedia storytelling initiatives, and community-focused engagement efforts in diverse cultural and geopolitical environments. My work is grounded in a belief that effective communication can build trust, strengthen partnerships, and connect global priorities to the people and communities they impact most.
• Led strategic communications and global engagement for USAID’s $30B+ acquisition and assistance portfolio, supporting organizational reform, industry outreach, and partner expansion across 80+ operating units worldwide • Managed integrated communications initiatives across staff, contractors, and cross-functional teams, aligning messaging for domestic and international stakeholder audiences • Directed the launch of WorkwithUSAID.gov, an award-winning global platform recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea” and used by 230,000+ users across 110+ countries • Advised senior leadership on executive messaging, public-facing communications, and crisis response coordination, including high-profile media and congressional inquiries • Oversaw a global digital communications ecosystem reaching more than 1.5 million individuals daily, advancing transparency, accessibility, and partner engagement
• Led COVID-19 response communications for USAID’s Asia Bureau, coordinating with the State Department, National Security Council, Department of Defense, and regional field teams on high-profile assistance efforts across 17+ countries • Developed executive messaging, media talking points, outreach plans, and communications materials supporting internationally visible U.S. government response initiatives, including emergency ventilator deliveries amplified by the White House and global media • Provided strategic counsel and executive briefings to senior leadership on regional priorities, public engagement, speeches, and high-visibility communications opportunities • Designed a regional communications strategy for the Pacific Islands during an international assignment in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, shaping media narratives around U.S. foreign policy and development priorities
• Directed mission-wide communications initiatives for USAID/Tanzania, leading speechwriting, digital engagement, photography, and multimedia storytelling aligned with U.S. development priorities • Designed and implemented integrated communications campaigns that expanded public awareness of USAID’s health, education, and community development programs across Tanzania • Led communications strategy and execution for 80+ public events and 20 executive field visits involving senior U.S. government officials and international stakeholders • Increased digital engagement by 38% on Facebook, 96% on X, and 125% in website traffic through targeted content strategies and audience-focused storytelling • Developed internal communications training and capacity-building sessions to strengthen staff engagement and improve mission-wide messaging consistency • Partnered cross-functionally with technical teams and local partners to produce multilingual podcasts and community-focused content distributed through regional radio networks to reach rural audiences
• Supported the communications team by the organization of program publications and web communications • Conducted research on Carnegie’s key media and non-media stakeholders and produced web video content
• Created innovative lesson plans providing quality English teaching to 500+ elementary school students weekly • Served as a Cultural Ambassador to Fulbright Taiwan, the American Institute of Taiwan, the Ministry of Education, and the Kaohsiung Education Bureau