lead public relations specialist
university of pittsburgh medical center
july 2023 - present
Promoting positive media relations strategies for one of the largest hospital networks in the United States.
Developing in-depth media coverage reports for executive-level management.
Writing, editing and producing content including press releases, blog posts, and video for the UPMC newsroom.
Providing strategic communications planning for medical service lines and flagship hospitals.
communications manager
reserve care
november 2021 - june 2023
Managed internal communications and media relations for Northern Ohio's leading hospice and palliative care agency.
Served as point of contact for press inquiries and provided key support for leadership staff in media appearances.
Chief writer and editor for the agency's premiere magazine, "Purpose."
public relations coordinator
hocking athens perry community action
august 2017 - november 2021
Built communications operations for several social welfare programs, including the Southeast Ohio Foodbank.
Built relationships with elected officials at the local, state and national levels to advocate for low-income residents of Appalachian Ohio.
Curated social media content, developed annual reports, and designed branding strategy.
Fielded press inquiries and served as agency spokeswoman.
community liaison
trumbull county children services
november 2016 - august 2017
Led the development of educational outreach initiatives involving local media, mental health providers, and religious institutions to build relationships with local families.
Fielded press inquiries and served as agency spokeswoman.
graduate assistant
woub public media
august 2015 - july 2016
Scripted and edited a series of vignettes on local servicemen and women to air as interstitials for Veteran’s Day.
Researched, produced, and edited “Saving Steel,” an educational Web series on Youngstown’s Black Monday.
producer/director
penn state public media
march 2013 - july 2015
Produced media projects including promotional videos, educational materials, and the Web streaming of various University events.
Coordinated resources and personnel ranging from campus-wide to national shoots.
Developed treatments, produced, and directed videos on a variety of topics from science to human interest.
Experience in speaking on camera, scripted and unscripted.
education
Master of Public Policy and Management. GPA 4.0. Expected Graduation in December, 2028. University of Pittsburgh.
M.A., Public Media. GPA 4.0. July, 2016. Ohio University.
B.A., Broadcast Journalism (TV). GPA 3.7. Magna Cum Laude. December, 2012. Point Park University.
skills and competencies
Adobe Creative Suite
Content Development
Strategic Communications
Editorial and Broadcast Writing
Public Speaking
Video Production
Photography
Media and Government Relations
AP Style
volunteer experience
Pittsburgh Prison Book Project, Volunteer (2023 - 2025)
Athens Books to Prisoners, Volunteer (2017-2021)
Athens City Commission on Disabilities, Appointed Commission Member & Communications Committee Chair (2019-2021)
Indivisible Appalachian Ohio, Volunteer & Board Member (2020-2021)