Credentials
Writer, editor, and trainer with extensive experience translating jargon and tech talk into clear writing for business and government clients.
Clients have included companies in private industry, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. State Department, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Previous roles have included: Acting Director of Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Presidential Summit Planner, Communications Specialist, Content Writer, Freelance Writer, Editor, and App Developer, as well as Director of the president’s Office and Programs at the National Press Club.
Current book: 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad, helps readers clarify their career decisions. It includes ten true stories and lessons learned, which form the chapter titles/rules. Readers see themselves and their situation in the stories and then use the journal prompts to reflect on solutions and create their own rules for more job satisfaction. The book is for anyone who wants to grow, learn, and reclaim their power at work and in life. It’s also for anyone who wants to know themselves better and get unstuck faster.
Certifications
- Technical Writer Certification: George Mason University
- Strategic Communications Planning Professional Certification: International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Communications Consulting, George Mason University
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Society for Technical Communication – member
- Center for Plain Language – member and consultant
- Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) – member
Media Coverage and Awards
- The Washington Post, Bonding over the expatriate experience
- Award of Excellence in Article/Blog Writing Category – Plain Language Supports Science Communication – Society for Technical Communicators – Feb 2019.
Thanks for such incredible support during the prep for the CBS News interview, especially with developing talking points. Your advice and constant contact made it an enjoyable experience. I was proud to have an opportunity to represent NOAA and I hope to do this again in the future.”
Senior Scientist and Lead Researcher, NOAA