Senior Management Communications
UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development, Italy | May 2011 present
I orchestrate media opportunities for IFAD leadership and execute media outreach for special events, programs and major campaigns.
I have increased targeted outreach to top-tier international news outlets by more than 40%. Examples of work include: Amplifying traditional press releases with multimedia components to align messages with the global news agenda, but also target top donors.
Director of Communications
University of Cincinnati, USA | April 2016 to April 2017
I worked closely with deans and faculty to enhance the University of Cincinnati's academic reputation nationally and internationally.
Communications Specialist
Bioversity International, Italy | May 2010 to May 2011
I created and led communications strategies to promote scientific research of agricultural conservation and traditional food systems.
Regional Communications Officer
Oxfam, Cambodia | September 2007 to December 2008
Developed and delivered communications and advocacy outreach on areas including sustainable agriculture, emergency response and food security. I led a team of national staff across seven countries to develop and coordinate content for websites, publications and media.
Publications and Online Manager
Transparency International, Germany | September 2006 to September 2007
I managed a team of six to coordinate, design, edit and produce content for more than 50 advocacy publications per year, and an international website and an intranet portal. Successes included: improved website traffic by 65%.
Acting Director of Communications
Transparency International, Germany | January 2007 to March 2007
I oversaw a staff of 11 people and managed all communications for an international anti-corruption movement.
Media and Communications Manager
The African Child Policy Forum, Ethiopia | November 2005 to September 2006
I directed all advocacy and communications, organizing the Forum’s global conference with 700 international attendees, speakers from the UN, African Union. Other success included creating brand identity for organization (still in use today); launching international website.
Public Relations Director
Contemporary Arts Center, USA | September 2003 to October 2005
I managed the public relations and brand image for the first completed building in the US by critically-acclaimed architect, Zaha Hadid. I expanded the museum’s visibility internationally with over $3 million in ad-equivalency in media and increased website traffic by 75%.
Public Relations Executive
Dan Pinger and HSR, USA | October 1999 to September 2003
I worked with international media, planned strategic communications and branding for a global audience for clients such as Eastman Kodak Company, General Electric Aircraft Engines and AK Steel, Procter&Gamble, Dole.
News Reporter
CityBeat Newspaper, USA | 1995 to 1999
As the senior news reporter I covered city and state politics, and environmental issues.
UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development, Italy | May 2011 present
I orchestrate media opportunities for IFAD leadership and execute media outreach for special events, programs and major campaigns.
I have increased targeted outreach to top-tier international news outlets by more than 40%. Examples of work include: Amplifying traditional press releases with multimedia components to align messages with the global news agenda, but also target top donors.
Director of Communications
University of Cincinnati, USA | April 2016 to April 2017
I worked closely with deans and faculty to enhance the University of Cincinnati's academic reputation nationally and internationally.
Communications Specialist
Bioversity International, Italy | May 2010 to May 2011
I created and led communications strategies to promote scientific research of agricultural conservation and traditional food systems.
Regional Communications Officer
Oxfam, Cambodia | September 2007 to December 2008
Developed and delivered communications and advocacy outreach on areas including sustainable agriculture, emergency response and food security. I led a team of national staff across seven countries to develop and coordinate content for websites, publications and media.
Publications and Online Manager
Transparency International, Germany | September 2006 to September 2007
I managed a team of six to coordinate, design, edit and produce content for more than 50 advocacy publications per year, and an international website and an intranet portal. Successes included: improved website traffic by 65%.
Acting Director of Communications
Transparency International, Germany | January 2007 to March 2007
I oversaw a staff of 11 people and managed all communications for an international anti-corruption movement.
Media and Communications Manager
The African Child Policy Forum, Ethiopia | November 2005 to September 2006
I directed all advocacy and communications, organizing the Forum’s global conference with 700 international attendees, speakers from the UN, African Union. Other success included creating brand identity for organization (still in use today); launching international website.
Public Relations Director
Contemporary Arts Center, USA | September 2003 to October 2005
I managed the public relations and brand image for the first completed building in the US by critically-acclaimed architect, Zaha Hadid. I expanded the museum’s visibility internationally with over $3 million in ad-equivalency in media and increased website traffic by 75%.
Public Relations Executive
Dan Pinger and HSR, USA | October 1999 to September 2003
I worked with international media, planned strategic communications and branding for a global audience for clients such as Eastman Kodak Company, General Electric Aircraft Engines and AK Steel, Procter&Gamble, Dole.
News Reporter
CityBeat Newspaper, USA | 1995 to 1999
As the senior news reporter I covered city and state politics, and environmental issues.
Education
University of Cincinnati, USA
Major: English with an emphasis in Journalism/Communications
Bachelor of Arts
Certification: Journalism Writing Certificate
Columbia University, USA
Sustainable Development Course
Certification: Sustainable development research and advocacy
Human Rights Education Associates, Human Rights Advocacy, USA
Certification: Human Rights Advocacy
Major: English with an emphasis in Journalism/Communications
Bachelor of Arts
Certification: Journalism Writing Certificate
Columbia University, USA
Sustainable Development Course
Certification: Sustainable development research and advocacy
Human Rights Education Associates, Human Rights Advocacy, USA
Certification: Human Rights Advocacy