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I am a results-oriented communications professional with 12+ years of experience in strategic communications, digital media, and partnership development. I have led national campaigns, secured high-profile media placements, and built stakeholder engagement across diverse audiences.
I specialize in bilingual content creation and social media strategy, crafting messaging that advances healthcare access and public policy. I am passionate about translating complex healthcare topics into clear, impactful communications for Spanish- and English-speaking communities.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Communications Specialist & Partnerships Manager at FHI 360
February 6, 2023 - June 6, 2025Managed partnership activities for the CDC’s Let's Stop HIV Together campaign, oversaw community outreach, organized 10 annual listening sessions with 50+ participants, and led campaign events and influencer partnerships for product promotion. Ensured 508 compliance for digital resources, authored social marketing materials, and controlled a $53,000 annual media budget to boost engagement. Developed the TogetherTakeMeHome portal strategy, distributing 500,000 HIV self-tests in 6 months. Led monthly social media reporting for Instagram and Facebook and built partnerships with community organizations for the Moving Matters campaign.
Communications Manager at Community Catalyst
December 21, 2020 - January 27, 2023Directed communications for Voices for Health Justice, a $12 million program. Oversaw strategy, media relations, digital communications, messaging, and implementation plans; collaborated with diverse partners to enhance campaign initiatives. Secured placements in top outlets, developed national strategy on health care access and maternal health, and created materials for report releases (press releases, op-eds). Provided communications support to 100 grantees across 24 states and served on the Voices for Health Justice Steering Committee.
Social Media Specialist at University of Massachusetts Medical School
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Established social media presence for the RADx COVID-19 Test Us study; created a comprehensive digital strategy, collaborated for IRB approvals, and translated promotional materials into Spanish. Expanded @COVID19TestUs to 100 followers in two months. Designed promotional materials for digital and print use and performed Spanish translation and quality checks for collateral.
Public Affairs Director at The Dover Group
March 7, 2016 - March 6, 2020Directed digital communications for the RWJF Leadership Network, engaging 13,000+ members. Developed content strategy and executed organic and paid campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn; wrote blog posts on health, education, and public health initiatives; produced webinars and coordinated events at national conferences. Increased LinkedIn membership by 250% through outreach, managed a $15,000 ad budget for the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, and organized advocacy training for 100+ participants. Translated digital and print marketing materials to Spanish and interpreted research data to develop public awareness campaigns.
Research Coordinator at Patient Research Group
November 9, 2020 - May 28, 2021Recruited English and Spanish-speaking patients for orthopedic research studies, conducted assessments, and managed data using REDCap, FORCE-TJR, and DatStat.
Case Investigator/Contact Tracer at Partners in Health
April 11, 2020 - November 26, 2020Investigated COVID-19 exposure cases, supported patients during isolation, and referred contacts to testing and social services.
Education
Master of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University
August 24, 2015 - May 18, 2018Bachelor of Science, Public Relations and Psychology at Syracuse University
August 27, 2007 - May 15, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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