Internal and Executive Communications Strategist - Contractor - Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL
(2018-03)
Internal Communications: Create impactful intranet articles, and lead company-wide communication strategies, leveraging data-driven storytelling to engage diverse employee audiences. Expert in multi-format content development, data visualization, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to support change and strengthen employee engagement.
Executive Communications: Elevate leadership voice and advance long-term goals through strategic, high-impact storytelling. Partner with thought leaders to shape direction and develop content from concept to publication. Translate complex priorities into clear, compelling narratives that strengthen engagement, reinforce strategy, and resonate with diverse audiences.
Internal Communications Strategist - Southern Company Gas
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
- Design and lead multi-channel internal communication strategies in partnership with HR, the Foundation, and Ethics & Compliance improving clarity, consistency and reach of enterprise messaging.
- Developed executive and enterprise-wide communications that elevates leadership visibility, build trust, and support change initiatives.
- Served as a strategic advisor to business units, strengthening message alignment and employee understanding during periods of transformation.
D&I Strategic Storyteller - Microsoft
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Delivered insight-driven executive and employee communications for global D&I initiatives, including thought leadership for the Chief Diversity Officer.
- Translated research and organizational insights into strategic narratives that informed decisions, aligned stakeholders, and advanced enterprise priorities across platforms to advance organizational goals.
Internal Communications Manager - Assurant
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
- Global communications team member delivering high-quality internal communications for automotive and connected-living executives and employees.
- Partnered with senior executives to produce global webinars, internal auto newsletters, episodes of executive podcast, and authored articles.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with communications, marketing, and HR to support cohesive, enterprise-wide messaging.
Internal Communications Specialist - Cox Automotive
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
Wrote and edited communications for HR ensuring alignment with objectives to translate complex information into clear, persuasive communications.
Speechwriter—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department - Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University - Chicago, IL
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
Recruited by Kellogg's CDO following successful executive speechwriting collaboration at Allstate, serving as a trusted communications consultant shaping high-visibility DEI narratives for global audiences.
- Developed speeches and articles on diversity, inclusion, leadership, and social justice for the Chief Diversity Officer and global audiences.
- Crafted compelling narratives/speeches that advance Kellogg's DEI mission, strengthen community pride, and elevated the school's leadership in inclusive business education.
- Shaped messaging with the D&I team, contributing to increased brand recognition among underrepresented communities and supporting a 27% U.S. minority enrollment for the 2020 class.
- Wrote articles and thought-leadership pieces for major trade publications to expand outreach and influence.
- Identified key themes, refined language, and guided speaking opportunities on DEI, leadership, and social justice.
- Secured media placements positioning university leadership as an industry voice.
- Authored a 20-minute keynote for the Chief Diversity Officer for the 2018 Chief Diversity Officer Summit.
Engagement Marketing Consultant - Burrell Communications - Chicago, IL
(2006-01 - 2010-12)
- Partnered with marquee brands including Disney, McDonald's, Allstate Insurance, and American Airlines to develop integrated advertising and engagement marketing campaigns across press, live events, and branded experiences.
- Wrote and shaped client-facing content including press materials, event activation messaging, and executive speeches—notably speechwriting support for Allstate leadership engagements.
- Developed script and narrative frameworks for live events including McDonald's 365 Black Award Show, ensuring alignment with brand voice and audience impact.
Regional Producer - ABC News - Chicago, IL
(2000-01 - 2005-12)
- Responsible for editorial management to support live coverage.
- Partnered cross-functionally with correspondents, affiliates, and external stakeholders to align messaging.
- Managed fast-moving workflows.
- Applied strong writing, rigorous research, and editorial judgement to support live coverage and in-depth features.
- Pitched, researched, wrote stories of national significance, overseeing logistics, sourcing and editorial framing.
