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I’m a communications professional based in Raleigh, NC, with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. Over the years I’ve created and executed strategic communications plans, produced podcasts to educate audiences, and strengthened organizational profiles through thoughtful media relations and stakeholder engagement. Beyond campaigns, I’ve led communications at universities and with partner organizations, collaborated across teams to boost morale and visibility, and built resilient internal communications that keep colleagues aligned and energized.…I’m a communications professional based in Raleigh, NC, with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. Over the years I’ve created and executed strategic communications plans, produced podcasts to educate audiences, and strengthened organizational profiles through thoughtful media relations and stakeholder engagement. Beyond campaigns, I’ve led communications at universities and with partner organizations, collaborated across teams to boost morale and visibility, and built resilient internal communications that keep colleagues aligned and energized.

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I’m a communications professional based in Raleigh, NC, with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. Over the years I’ve created and executed strategic communications plans, produced podcasts to educate audiences, and strengthened organizational profiles through thoughtful media relations and stakeholder engagement. Beyond campaigns, I’ve led communications at universities and with partner organizations, collaborated across teams to boost morale and visibility, and built resilient internal communications that keep colleagues aligned and energized.…I’m a communications professional based in Raleigh, NC, with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. Over the years I’ve created and executed strategic communications plans, produced podcasts to educate audiences, and strengthened organizational profiles through thoughtful media relations and stakeholder engagement. Beyond campaigns, I’ve led communications at universities and with partner organizations, collaborated across teams to boost morale and visibility, and built resilient internal communications that keep colleagues aligned and energized.

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I’m a communications professional based in Raleigh, NC, with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. Over the years I’ve created and executed strategic communications plans, produced podcasts to educate audiences, and strengthened organizational profiles through thoughtful media relations and stakeholder engagement.

Beyond campaigns, I’ve led communications at universities and with partner organizations, collaborated across teams to boost morale and visibility, and built resilient internal communications that keep colleagues aligned and energized.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Communications and Campaigns Strategist at North Carolina Black Alliance

July 1, 2024 - Present

Conceptualized and produced a podcast during the election season to fill a knowledge gap for voters; immediately impacted the organization with narrative elevating programmatic priorities; strengthened the organization's profile through providing communications support to partner organizations.

Director of Communications and Marketing at Shaw University

July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Increased engagement on LinkedIn by reframing posting approach; used customer service to establish relationships across the university to facilitate internal communications; established myself as the resident expert for writing, editing and proofreading.

Director of Communications and Marketing at Shaw University

July 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Directed communications and marketing across campus; increased stakeholder engagement and visibility; reframed posting approach for LinkedIn; established as resident expert for writing, editing, and proofreading; led development of communications assets to support initiatives.

Communications and Campaigns Strategist at North Carolina Black Alliance

July 1, 2024 - Present

Conceptualized and produced a campaign-focused podcast during the election season to educate voters; created narrative frameworks to elevate program priorities; strengthened the organization’s profile by delivering strategic communications support to partner organizations.

Senior Public Relations Manager at Waterford.org

September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2025

Increased positive media coverage through responsive media relations; re-imagined audio feature into a regularly occurring podcast; improved internal communications to support organizational morale.

Interim Chief Communications Officer at Petersburg City Public Schools

August 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Led district communications; developed strategic communications plans; managed media relations and stakeholder engagement.

Public Relations Coordinator at Chatham County Schools

August 31, 2021 - September 30, 2025

Developed and executed public relations plans; built relationships with local media; produced communications materials to support district initiatives.