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Hi, I’m a seasoned speechwriter and communications professional with a focus on policy, advocacy, and public messaging. I have authored and managed content for political campaigns, think tanks, and media outlets, helping leaders articulate complex priorities with clarity and impact. I excel at translating research into persuasive talking points, speeches, and briefing materials, and I’ve trained witnesses for hearings and coordinated media outreach across major outlets. I’m passionate about crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement.…Hi, I’m a seasoned speechwriter and communications professional with a focus on policy, advocacy, and public messaging. I have authored and managed content for political campaigns, think tanks, and media outlets, helping leaders articulate complex priorities with clarity and impact. I excel at translating research into persuasive talking points, speeches, and briefing materials, and I’ve trained witnesses for hearings and coordinated media outreach across major outlets. I’m passionate about crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement.

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Hi, I’m a seasoned speechwriter and communications professional with a focus on policy, advocacy, and public messaging. I have authored and managed content for political campaigns, think tanks, and media outlets, helping leaders articulate complex priorities with clarity and impact. I excel at translating research into persuasive talking points, speeches, and briefing materials, and I’ve trained witnesses for hearings and coordinated media outreach across major outlets. I’m passionate about crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement.…Hi, I’m a seasoned speechwriter and communications professional with a focus on policy, advocacy, and public messaging. I have authored and managed content for political campaigns, think tanks, and media outlets, helping leaders articulate complex priorities with clarity and impact. I excel at translating research into persuasive talking points, speeches, and briefing materials, and I’ve trained witnesses for hearings and coordinated media outreach across major outlets. I’m passionate about crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement.

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Hi, I’m a seasoned speechwriter and communications professional with a focus on policy, advocacy, and public messaging. I have authored and managed content for political campaigns, think tanks, and media outlets, helping leaders articulate complex priorities with clarity and impact.

I excel at translating research into persuasive talking points, speeches, and briefing materials, and I’ve trained witnesses for hearings and coordinated media outreach across major outlets. I’m passionate about crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement.

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Work Experience

Speechwriter at Democracy Defenders Action

March 1, 2025 - Present

Authored, managed, and published social media content across X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Substack for The Contrarian; coordinated all media and press relations for Founder and CEO Norm Eisen; drafted talking points and speeches; tracked engagement analytics; contributed to a combined social following of 700,000+; authored speeches for galas and public appearances on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and others.

Communications at Chisholm, Chisholm, and Kilpatrick

March 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Drafted client claims, legal arguments, and appeals; conducted client interviews; crafted affidavits and opening/closing speeches; collaborated with internal communications teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of case materials; refined delivery to meet high professional standards; managed multiple VA Court of Appeals cases.

Speechwriter at Research America

May 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025

Drafted floor remarks for New York Representative Molinaro (NY-19) on NIH funding in the FY24 bill; researched and developed fact sheets on Opioid Epidemic, Maternal Health, and Rural Health Access; drafted policy reports, press releases, updated the blog, and contributed to the weekly newsletter; created messaging for over 50 scripts and speeches for prominent figures; trained four congressional witnesses for Senate HELP Committee testimonies; created over 100 fact sheets for district-specific NIH data.

Speechwriter at Office of Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

May 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025

Authored 10 policy letters per week in response to constituents; composed over 60 speeches for local appearances and Committee meetings; compiled daily press clips; first responder to constituent concerns via phone or email (≈100 contacts/day); drafted amicus brief research for Biden Student Loan Relief case; collaborated with staff to produce video/campaign media and speeches aligned with priorities.

Communications at Womens Congressional Policy Institute

December 30, 2022 - October 21, 2025

Developed compelling narratives for grant proposals; drafted correspondence translating initiatives for diverse audiences; created executive speeches, talking points, and briefing materials; managed deadlines; ensured messaging aligned with organizational priorities.