Director of Communications and Engagement at Salt Lake City Corporation

Lead communications and engagement strategies for Salt Lake City, a mayor/council form of government serving just over 200,000 residents. Supervise five teammates and oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of the City's communications and engagement strategies and activities. Established the Salt Lake City Public Affairs Lab (PAL) to provide structure, support, and strategy for more than 80 communications and engagement staff across 16 City departments within the first six months.

Director of External Relations at Natural History Museum of Utah

Worked closely with the Executive Director to design and implement the Museum’s communication strategy. Increased public funding significantly, from one-fourth to one-third of NHMU’s overall budget. Created and oversaw Explorer Corps, the museum's flagship statewide education and tourism initiative. Developed the Explorer Corps app, resulting in a 142% increase in participation year-over-year.

Director of External Affairs at Comcast Utah

Led a team that developed, managed, and implemented Comcast's external affairs strategies and policies, including corporate social responsibility, public relations, and local government affairs throughout Utah and Arizona. Served approximately 120 communities with around 1,300 employees.

Director of Performance and Innovation at Salt Lake County

Founded the ongoing Office of Data & Innovation providing Salt Lake County employees with training, tools, and support to develop their use of data to drive performance, budgeting, and impact. Salt Lake County is a mayor/council form of government serving approximately 1.2 million residents.