Independent Consultant

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST & DIGITAL PRODUCER - FEB 2015 - PRESENT

Denver, CO  | Virtual

I provide strategic digital communications, marketing, social engagement and live meeting production services for NGOs, non-profits, foundations and pharmaceutical companies working in the global development and health sectors.

Torchlight Collective

PRinciple Consultant & Member - 2016 - Present

The Torchlight Collective is a tight network of consultants and freelancers who have diverse backgrounds at the intersection of community engagement and international development.

FHI 360

(FORMERLY FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL & ACADEMY FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - Feb 2009 - Jan 2015
WASHINGTON, DC

FHI 360 is a leading international development organization with a diverse portfolio that includes 400+ projects in health, education, gender, civil society, nutrition, and economic development. FHI 360 employs nearly 4500 employees in over 70 offices globally. 

• Responsible for FHI 360's online and digital communications portfolio including corporate websites, Degrees blog, Crowd360 Live blog, social media, video content & studio, online campaigns, e-news, and online fundraising initiatives

• Management and implementation of FHI 360’s visual brand and corporate guide

• Lead producer for all corporate positioning and branding video projects

• Development and management of communication-based corporate partnerships

• Responsible for all external facing marketing materials including all digital and print

• Project lead for corporate website redevelop, rewrite and redesign

• Core member of the FHI 360 rebranding and re-positioning team (FHI/AED - FHI 360)

• Management of all special corporate initiatives and programs

previous positions at FHI 360 include:

• Manager, Media and Issues Management

• Senior Communications Officer, Digital Media and Marketing

Purple Crayons Interactive

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND CLIENT SERVICES - May 2008 - Feb 2009 
Denver, Colorado

Purple Crayons Interactive Media is a full-service digital creative agency specializing in interactive marketing, website design, online brand transition, and online communications.    

• Assisted the Creative Director in the rebranding of the company

• Served as a member of the executive team

• Lead project manager for all client projects, organizational process and work flow

• Managed clients online marketing/communications projects

Matthew shepard foundation

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING - July 2006 - May 2008
Denver, Colorado

The Matthew Shepard Foundation is a national anti-hate organization dedicated to creating a dialogue on the impact of hate and hate speech on today’s youth. 

• Developed national communications/marketing strategy and online marketing approach

• Crafted external messaging for the Foundation and Founder, Judy Shepard

• Coordinated Judy Shepard’s press relations, media requests, pitches and quotes

• Managed all external communications including newsletters, press releases, media relations, donor correspondence, and collateral development.

• Protected the integrity of the brand and built greater brand awareness

• Crafted the 10th year anniversary messaging and media strategy

• Managed all aspects of www.MatthewShepard.org and www.MatthewsPlace.com

• Created and implemented all public service announcements

• Managed two communications staff members

Matassa Consulting

COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGIST - June 2004 - July 2006
Washington, DC 

Matassa Consulting provided forward thinking communication solution to nonprofit organizations and NGOs.  Services included communication strategy development, fundraising, marketing, event management and public relations. 

Clients include: 

• AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families - www.aids-alliance.org

• The Global Health Council – www.globalhealth.org

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - www.nida.nih.gov

• Save the Children – www.savethechildren.org

• Hope’s Voice - Youth AIDS speaking network - www.hopesvoice.org

• The AiXin AIDS Foundation – www.aixinfund.org

• Colorado Euskal Etxea – Colorado Basque Club – www.coloradoeuskaletxea.com

Global Health council

PROJECT MANAGER, PUBLIC OUTREACH DEPARTMENT - Jan 2001 -June 2004
Washington, DC

John Snow Incorporated

RYAN WHITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR - Feb 1999 - Jan 2001
Denver, Colorado

Education

Education Gonzaga University - Spokane, Washington

Bachelors of Business Administration; concentration on International Business and Operational Development

University Di Torino (School of Management) - Torino, Italy

Emphasis in cultural studies, international business management, and Italian language