Public Relations

I have worked in public relations for over 20 years, working my way up from a student intern, to technical writer, public relations specialist, and manager. My expertise lies in public affairs, community relations, and internal communications within government, non-profit, and higher education contexts. To view some of the projects I have worked on and organizations and clients I have worked with, please explore the sub-pages below.

Salem State University

During my time at Salem State, I worked with several organizations and university offices to create marketing and public relations materials. Click on the projects below to see samples from a few of my collaborations.

Salem Public School District

For several years, I provided pro bono community relations consultation to the Salem Public School (SPS) District. In 2016-2017, I was invited to join the SPS Strategic Planning Committee, providing ongoing support and insight into establishing a community-centric approach to engagement, one of four core areas, working cross-functionally and in collaboration with community members, leaders,…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

As a contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, I worked on community outreach efforts in environmentally-affected communities impacted by the Department of Defense. Through these projects I have received numerous awards and accolades from the U.S. government, Native American reservations, and local communities.