San Francisco, California, United States
For more than 10 years, I've helped businesses and federal agencies distill scientific and technical information into clear, compelling messages for audiences that matter most. Currently serving as Communications Manager for EPA Region 9, I direct editorial strategy, executive messaging, and crisis communications that have reached millions through 60 Minutes, Politico, Los Angeles Times, Spectrum news, and more. As an independent communications consultant, I've supported content strategy and narrative development for Adobe and independent production companies with pitches to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu.
Lead internal communications and multimedia strategy for EPA’s largest region, translating environmental science, emergency response, and public health operations into compelling visual narratives for public, stakeholder, and executive audiences. - As a member of EPA's Respponse Support Corps, I deploy nationally to support public information operations during emergency response, producing audiovisual content for internal platforms, social media, and media outlets, establishing production standards for all releasable products; b-roll used by 60 Minutes, Spectrum News, Politico, Los Angeles Times, and more. - Partner closely with scientists, engineers, and leadership to translate complex technical operations, including lithium-ion battery removal, hazardous materials cleanup, and debris removal operations, into accessible public-facing visuals. - Leverage Cision daily to monitor, curate, and distribute Region 9 Daily News Clips, a federal media digest reaching 850+ voluntary subscribers, including EPA headquarters personnel, across the region's footprint, and developed the production template adopted by the broader team. - Led Children’s Health Month campaign from concept to launch, shaping content strategy and producing evergreen social-first videos on lead poisoning, air quality, pesticide safety, and environmental protection. - Administer and publish content to internal site 9Online via Drupal CMS, building and maintaining visual and editorial assets in support of internal communications and federal web accessibility standards. - Drove 300%+ increase in Instagram engagement through data-informed video strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and modern production workflows. - Advise senior leaders and presidential appointees on executive messaging, on-camera delivery, and visual storytelling for high-visibility public communications. - Built scalable post-production and review workflows, enabling real-time collaboration under government IT constraints.
Lead narrative and visual development for award-winning films, branded content, corporate storytelling, and original IP across documentary, animation, emerging media, and multimedia production—bridging creative storytelling with modern visual technologies. - Partner on feature animated film development with Flashback Pictures, leading character and narrative development to provide human-centered grounding for projects blending traditional and AI-assisted animation workflows. - Developed enterprise digital communications and B2B platform content demonstrating practical applications for Adobe Connect and Acrobat for virtual courtroom technology, translating complex software capabilities for legal and business audiences. - Serve as script doctor and story consultant for Dawnrunner Productions, strengthening character, dialogue, and narrative structure while supporting pitch development and budget optimization for projects targeting Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO. - Produced original projects, including reality series FightCraft and the virtual reality PSA Inside the Schizophrenic Mind; communications and creative consultant supporting production during the Game Developers Conference and DepoMed healthcare client engagements.
Independent comics imprint developing original IP and adapting award-winning screenplays into graphic novels for print and digital audiences. - Created and published "False Flag," an original graphic novel adapted from a 2x 8/10 Black List screenplay; currently in active development discussions with production companies. - Restored and published as prints "The Crapitol," a political cartoon by the late Ralph Coffey, preserving the legacy of creative work for new audiences. - Lead panels and portfolio reviews at Kaboom-Con, LA Comic Con, and Veteran Comic Con, supporting emerging comics creators and engaging directly with fan communities. - Sponsor Veteran Comic Con and participate in virtual interviews, panels, and on-floor advocacy at Galaxy Con, LA Comic Con, and Kaboom-Con.
Served as senior advisor to general officers, district commanders, and senior civilian leaders on strategic communications, executive messaging, crisis response, and multimedia storytelling across a nine-state region. Oversaw public affairs operations, led media strategy, and directed visual communications for civil works, emergency response, and community engagement. Key Contributions: - Shifted the division from reactive media posture to proactive strategic communications, establishing a modern content pipeline, upgrading video capabilities, and driving stronger relationships with local and national outlets. - Produced high-impact PSAs and multimedia products showcasing civil works, wildfire disaster response, and rapid construction of alternate care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Led inclusive and representative storytelling efforts, contributing to campaigns such as I Ask and Moments in History to highlight workforce diversity and public service. - Utilized live broadcast and social media platforms to communicate critical information to mass audiences during the pandemic and major emergencies. - Deployed to multiple wildfire responses, capturing documentary and ENG-style content, engaging with affected communities, and supporting operational messaging. - Increased Facebook engagement by 300% and launched the division’s Instagram presence, modernizing USACE's digital footprint.
Led large-scale visual storytelling, digital media production, and broadcast content development for the U.S. Navy’s official history organization, reaching 24+ million viewers through network programming and campaigns with an extended digital shadow audience exceeding 50 million. Key Contributions: - Wrote and co-produced the award-winning documentary The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast, spotlighting naval aviation history through cinematic documentary storytelling. - Created and launched the “On This Day” social media video program, building a scalable production model to deliver 365 original history-driven videos annually across multiple platforms. - Modernized video production operations, securing funding to upgrade still and motion capture systems to 4K-capable equipment, significantly elevating production quality and broadcast readiness.