Jun 2015 – Nov 2020 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Itasca, IL

• Led a large, multi-disciplinary team including journalists, PR and advocacy professionals, digital content developers, social media experts and graphic artists who develop and implement successful advocacy campaigns to improve safety in the nation’s workplaces, homes and communities and roadways. She led the development of digital communications, social media content, video productions, and a series of powerful position papers that addressed issues including our nation's prescription opioid crisis, advancing auto safety technologies, teen and distracted driving safety, fatigue in the workplace and Safe Communities America; strengthened the NSC brand and raised the organization’s profile.

Mar 2011 – Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Washington, DC

• Managed public affairs for a federal agency that investigates major transportation crashes. Focused on agency reputation and appropriate crisis communications response, served as principal spokesperson and liaised daily with major networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN and major publications, including the AP, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
• Led a high performing team of professionals who handle more than 10,000 inquiries, 3,500 interviews and 65 press conferences annually and pitched interviews and story ideas to global media outlets. Trained, mentored, and managed staff performance and directed presidentially appointed chairman and board members by developing messaging and speeches for media events, congressional hearings, and NTSB Board meetings. Trained and prepared board members and agency leadership to deliver press briefings and manage media inquires during response to major transportation accidents.

Jul 2007 – Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Washington, DC

• Responsible for the development and implementation of all agency messaging related to several high profile and controversial issues, including immigration enforcement and homeland security investigations. Managed a team of public affairs professionals who processed more than 25,000 media inquiries annually. Served as the agency’s chief spokesperson and liaised daily with members of the local, national and international news media to address inquiries and pitch story ideas. Provided policy direction, strategic communications guidance and media training to senior agency officials.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs · Boston, MA

• Served as the principal spokesperson for the Secretary of Public Safety managing communications concerning state-level safety, law enforcement and homeland security matters. Coordinated the public affairs functions for the various agencies under the Executive Office.