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I am an experienced podcast producer, writer, strategic communicator, researcher, and storyteller with a proven history of developing and producing impactful content. With over a decade of editing experience across social media posts, newsletters, press releases, op-eds, and academic articles, I am passionate about sharing people’s stories to help others make meaning of the world. I enjoy managing program development, marketing efforts, and grant writing while collaborating effectively with teams and external partners.
Throughout my career, I have managed podcast production workflows, marketing, audience engagement, and communications, along with coordinating partnerships and media relations. I have led social media and SEO content efforts for festivals and campaigns, researched and analyzed cybersecurity threats, and supported academic research projects. I bring strong computer skills using Adobe Audition, Canva, Audacity, and WordPress among others, coupled with a commitment to fostering meaningful narratives and community connections.
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Associate Producer at Chutzpod! Podcast
November 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025Managed all pre- and post-production tasks and workflow, including episode development, booking, marketing strategy, audience engagement, analytics, and social media. Oversaw and coordinated external partnerships, communications, and media relations. Crafted language and curated all social media content in AP style, managing the podcast’s channels and creating Canva images. Wrote, edited, and published a weekly Substack newsletter with an average of 800 readers and a 60 percent open rate. Researched experts and thought leaders for guest opportunities and led scheduling efforts. Conducted listener interviews to develop stories and foster audience relationships.
Advisor and Communications and Community Outreach Chair at District Improv Company
September 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Managed social media and SEO-optimized web content for the festival, developed branding and communication strategies for festival operations. Created engagement strategies and collaborated with community stakeholders to expand reach and support of District Improv. Organized events to promote the festival and improv comedy in Washington, DC.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and Team Lead (contract) at Peraton
November 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025Researched foreign disinformation operations to protect US election security and civil society. Managed the China and Iran teams concurrently and created research plans based on leadership demand. Built the Iran/Middle East portfolio from scratch, developing a strategic outlook aligned with current events and leadership needs.
Principal Research Analyst (contract) at CENTRA Technology
August 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025Managed foreign direct investment cases for the Department of Defense’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States office to analyze risks of foreign corporate investment, handling a record 22 cases simultaneously. Served as editor and lead proofreader of all internal intelligence products.
Program and Research Analyst (contract) at Strategic Analysis, Inc.
December 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025Led all technical writing and editing efforts for reports and briefs for senior leadership and Congress, translating complex concepts for lay audiences. Project lead for all K-12 STEM development programs, developing strategic investment strategies.
Research Assistant (contract) at National Defense University
May 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025Published reports on ISIS's use of social media and autonomous weapons systems and co-authored a book chapter on cyber terrorism. Proofread junior analysts’ intelligence products before publication.
Taubman Center Staff Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School
August 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Fact-checked, proofread, and edited scholarly and popular writing including the New York Times best-selling book Triumph of the City. Developed a comprehensive integrated marketing plan for the Taubman Center with improved website content and increased social media engagement.
Administrative Assistant for Institutional Giving at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
May 31, 2010 - August 4, 2025Researched and analyzed potential prospects for corporate and foundation giving teams. Solicited local and national corporations and foundations for sponsorship, raising $50,000 for cancer research.
Contributing Writer at CNN Underscored Money
November 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025Authored SEO-optimized evergreen educational articles for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Pitched, researched, and wrote articles on business development, e-commerce, B2B products, and educational technology. Collaborated with editors to ensure readability and presentation met industry standards.
Social Media Manager at Heather May for State Representative
July 31, 2024 - August 4, 2025Led all campaign social media and communications efforts including writing and editing newsletters, social media content, and creating Canva images.
Associate Producer at Chutzpod! Podcast
November 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025Managed all pre- and post-production workflow including episode development, booking guests, marketing strategy, audience engagement, analytics, and social media management. Oversaw external partnerships, communications, and media relations. Curated social media content in AP style and created visual content using Canva. Wrote and edited weekly Substack newsletters with high engagement. Conducted research on experts and led guest scheduling efforts. Interviewed listeners to develop episode stories and foster audience relationships.
Advisor and Communications and Community Outreach Chairs at District Improv Company
September 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025Managed social media and SEO-optimized web content for the festival. Developed branding and communication strategy for festival operations. Created engagement strategies and collaborated with community stakeholders to expand reach and support. Organized events to promote the festival and improv comedy in Washington, DC.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and Team Lead (contract) at Peraton
November 1, 2022 - August 4, 2025Researched foreign disinformation operations protecting US election security and civil society. Managed China and Iran teams, creating research plans aligned with leadership priorities. Developed the Iran/Middle East portfolio including strategic outlooks based on current events and leadership demand.
Principal Research Analyst (contract) at CENTRA Technology
August 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025Managed foreign direct investment cases for the Department of Defense's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States office, analyzing risks from foreign corporate investments. Oversaw a record 22 cases concurrently. Served as editor and lead proofreader for all internal intelligence products.
Program and Research Analyst (contract) at Strategic Analysis, Inc.
December 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025Led technical writing and editing for reports and briefs aimed at senior leadership and Congressional audiences, translating complex concepts for lay readers. Served as project lead for all K-12 STEM development programs and developed strategic investment strategies for the organization.
Research Assistant (contract) at National Defense University
May 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025Published research on ISIS's use of social media and autonomous weapons systems. Co-authored a book chapter on cyber terrorism. Proofread junior analysts' intelligence products before publication.
Taubman Center Staff Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School
August 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025Fact-checked, proofread, and edited scholarly and popular writing including a New York Times bestseller. Developed comprehensive integrated marketing plans, enhancing website content and increasing social media engagement for the Taubman Center.
Administrative Assistant for Institutional Giving at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
May 1, 2010 - August 4, 2025Researched and analyzed prospects for corporate and foundation sponsorships. Solicited sponsorships locally and nationally, successfully raising $50,000 for cancer research.
Contributing Writer at CNN Underscored Money
November 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025Authored SEO-optimized evergreen articles focused on business development, e-commerce, B2B products, and educational technology for small businesses. Pitched ideas, conducted research, and collaborated with editors to meet industry readability and presentation standards.
Social Media Manager at Heather May for State Representative
July 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025Led all campaign social media and communications efforts, including writing and editing newsletters, creating social media content, and designing images with Canva.
Associate Producer at Chutzpod! Podcast
November 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025Managed all pre- and post-production tasks and workflow including episode development, booking, marketing strategy, audience engagement, analytics, and social media. Oversaw and coordinated external partnerships, communications, and media relations. Crafted language and curated all social media content in AP style and managed the podcast's channels including creating Canva images. Wrote, edited, and published weekly Substack newsletter with an average of 800 readers and a 60 percent open rate. Researched experts and thought leaders for guest opportunities and led all scheduling efforts. Conducted listener interviews to develop stories for episodes and foster audience relationships.
Advisor and Communications and Community Outreach Chairs at District Improv Company
September 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Managed all social media and SEO-optimized web content for the festival. Developed branding and communication strategy for festival operations. Developed engagement strategy and collaborated with community stakeholders to expand reach and support of District Improv, organized events to promote the festival and improv comedy in DC.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and Team Lead (contract) at Peraton
November 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025Researched foreign disinformation operations to protect US election security and civil society. Managed the China and Iran teams concurrently; created research plans based on leadership demand. Built the Iran/Middle East portfolio from scratch including developing a strategic outlook in line with current events and leadership demand.
Principal Research Analyst (contract) at CENTRA Technology
August 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025Managed foreign direct investment cases for DoD’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States office to analyze risk of foreign corporate investment; oversaw a record 22 cases at once. Served as the editor and lead proofreader of all internal intelligence products.
Program and Research Analyst (contract) at Strategic Analysis, Inc.
December 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025Led all technical writing and editing efforts for reports and briefs for senior leadership and Congress including translating complicated concepts for lay audiences. Project lead for all K-12 STEM development programs; developed a strategic investment strategy.
Research Assistant (contract) at National Defense University
May 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025Published reports on ISIS’s use of social media and autonomous weapons systems, co-authored a book chapter on cyber terrorism, and proofed all junior analysts’ intelligence products before publication.
Taubman Center Staff Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School
August 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Fact-checked, proofed, and edited scholarly and popular writing including the New York Times best-selling book Triumph of the City. Developed a comprehensive integrated marketing plan for the Taubman Center through improved website content and increased social media engagement.
Administrative Assistant for Institutional Giving at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
May 31, 2010 - August 4, 2025Researched and analyzed potential prospects for corporations and foundations teams. Solicited local and national corporations and foundations for sponsorship; raised $50,000 for cancer research.
Contributing Writer at CNN Underscored Money (freelance)
November 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025Authored SEO-optimized evergreen educational articles for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Pitched, researched, and authored articles on business development, e-commerce, B2B products, and edtech for small businesses. Collaborated with editors to ensure readability and presentation of articles meet industry standards.
Social Media Manager at Heather May for State Representative
July 31, 2024 - August 4, 2025Led all campaign social media and communications efforts including writing and editing newsletters, social media content, and creating Canva images.
Education
Master of Arts in Political Science and International Security at George Mason University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Master's Candidate in Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University Extension School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Science in Political Communication at Emerson College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Master of Arts in Political Science and International Security at George Mason University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Master’s certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security at George Mason University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Master’s Candidate in Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University Extension School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Science in Political Communication at Emerson College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Master of Arts in Political Science and International Security at George Mason University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Master’s Candidate in Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University Extension School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Science in Political Communication at Emerson College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
National Endowment for Democracy’s Penn Kemble Democracy Forum Fellowship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Turkish Heritage Organization’s Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020National Endowment for Democracy’s Penn Kemble Democracy Forum Fellowship
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Turkish Heritage Organization Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Master’s certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security
January 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025National Endowment for Democracy’s Penn Kemble Democracy Forum Fellowship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Turkish Heritage Organization’s Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services
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