• Communications executive with 30 years of experience.
• Former VP of Communications & Public Affairs at a global food company, leading media relations, internal and external communications, crisis response, and sustainability messaging. Oversaw a $2M budget and team of seven, launched a company-wide social media platform, and managed the communication strategy during events including COVID-19 and a major cybersecurity event.
• Senior VP at a major trade association, advising a board of 60 industry leaders, building public trust during controversial food safety events, leading education and training programs for thousands of executives, and serving as media spokesperson in high-profile crises – including the first U.S. case of mad cow disease and a national defamation lawsuit.
• Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF), Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (AAFCS) and professional DiSC and Five Behaviors facilitator (Wiley).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, social media, video-conference platforms and online meeting facilitation.
• MS in Organizational Development and Leadership, Saint Joseph’s University; BS in Journalism, Northwestern University.

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