Purposeful & Trust-Building & Impactful Communicator

While studying to be a Shakespearean drama professor, I realized how language could dramatically shape perceptions of power; of those who have it, want it, and lose it.

Although I chose to pass on an academic career, I spent my formative professional years at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Wall Street, building and protecting some of the world's most iconic brands and high-profile companies. I have taken companies public at the NYSE and Nasdaq, ensuring message consistency to ratify investor confidence; advised businesses in transition to affirm their value; and counseled organizations facing activist investors, pending recessions, and changing workforces.

It was exciting. And important. But ultimately, brands are products. And what motivates me are people and values. 

And so, I shifted my focus.

Working with CEOs and leadership teams I understand the levers that deliver corporate confidence in the leadership landscape. Today, I provide sound counsel on strategies that help leaders lead, and businesses thrive. 

You'll find that I am a:

Global corporate brand builder with a proven track record of creating marketing communications strategies to establish industry-leading positions. Skilled in strategic communications, leadership, team management, and data analytics. 

I specialize in strategies that anticipate industry shifts; advance an organization’s mission, values, and culture; achieve business objectives, enhance brand reputation, and secure competitive differentiation. 

I'm proud of so many career highlights. Here are three:

• Spearheaded communications for a $6.4 billion IPO with a compelling brand narrative that engaged employees and countered an activist investor by articulating vision and value
• Enabled a Big 4 CMO to achieve recognition as an “Innovative Leader” by Forbes and Business Insider
• Success across complex functional and geographically dispersed teams of 20+ direct reports. Built teams from the ground up, also reversed talent retention issues to ensure loyalty and tenure

And ... my secret sauce?

I am an influential communicator with excellent written and verbal communications skills; a passion for empowering and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders; and fostering integrity, authenticity, and trust. 

I cultivate a strategic mindset, creative thinking, adaptability, and vision to lead businesses through an increasingly technological future with confidence.

After work you'll find me with my family, running trails in the woods, and climbing mountains - literally and figuratively!