Tackling environmental and social issues calls for innovative messaging that reaches both hearts and minds. I aspire to contribute my 20 years of experience as a communicator, digital media creator, agile project manager, entrepreneur, and quixotic lover of life to projects that seek to make a massive positive impact on the world.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS Environmental Conservation
Concentration in Communication
Nelson Student Representative
2015 – 2016
Aldo Leopold Center
Land Ethic Leadership Training
2015
Climate Reality Project
Climate Reality Leadership Corps
2013
University of Florida
BS Psychology;
Minors in Spanish, Business Admin.
Study Abroad: London, Sevilla
1994 – 2000
University of Pennsylvania, School for Social Impact Strategy
Global Social Impact House Fellow
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Selected as a 2014 fellow for the GSIH social entrepreneurship program, for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs from around the world to develop ventures with socially beneficial missions.
Rainforest Alliance
Washington, DC
Communications Team Manager, Accountability Framework initiative
2018 to present
Environmental Incentives
Washington, DC
Synthesis and Outreach Specialist, USAID Measuring Impact
2016 to 2018
Managed the planning and production of a visual storytelling series for a retrospective analysis of conservation enterprises in Philippines, Nepal, Uganda, and Guatemala.
Led an initiative to incorporate human-centered design and communication practices into the company’s communication strategy, including the development of user personas for key audiences in USAID, targeted messaging, and usability testing.
Planned, designed, and developed two online modules for biodiversity conservation programming at USAID. Modules included video presentations, video testimonial interviews, interactive graphics and quizzes, and other media.
Amazon Conservation Association
Madre de Dios, Peru
Visual Storytelling Consultant
2016
Planned, directed, shot, and edited a series of storytelling videos about a sustainable livelihoods initiative in the Amazon rainforest, as part of the communication strategy for ACA’s Manu-Tambopata conservation corridor.
Produced four videos of roughly four minutes in length, featuring the stories of participants in agroforestry/cacao farming, fish farming, ecotourism, and sustainable logging initiatives.
Central Africa Initiative
Madison, WI
Communications Manager
2015 to 2016
Managed organization’s WordPress website and created regular blog posts related to CAI and partner activities. Developed content marketing plan to optimize site for search engines and generate traffic to the site. Developed framework for a five-year strategic plan for the organization, clarifying specific goals, objectives, and desired outcomes.
Co-launched student organization on UW-Madison campus to connect students with interest in Central Africa with opportunities to engage with professors, researchers, and activists. Organized speaking events and other networking events.
Driftless Area Land Conservancy
Madison, WI
Project Manager
2015
Sustnrs
Chicago, IL
Director / Founder
2012 – 2015
Helix River Media, L3C
Madison, Chicago, Orlando, Barcelona
Creative Director / Founder
2008 – PRESENT
Computer Training Source, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Computer Instructor
2010 – 2015
Martorell Language School
Martorell (Barcelona), Spain
English Teacher
2007 – 2008
Costa Crociere (Cruises)
The Mediterranean Sea
English Program Designer and Teacher
2005 – 2006
TheFarCorner.com
New York, NY
Web Designer / Writer / Taxi Driver
2002 – 2004
Argonaut Productions
New York, NY
Associate Producer / Web Designer
2000 – 2001
The Climate Reality Project
Climate Leader
Participated in training with former vice president Al Gore in 2013. Deliver presentations about climate change impacts, science, and solutions to local community groups and schools.
Tergar Meditation Community
Practice Leader
Co-lead a local secular meditation group, and guide mindfulness meditation practices.
Photoshop…………….expert………………..18 years
Premiere……………….advanced……………6 years
InDesign………………advanced……………6 years
Illustrator……………..basic………………….3 years
Acrobat………………..intermediate……….6 years
UI design……………..expert………………..18 years
HTML & CSS………expert………………..18 years
WordPress…………….advanced……………8 years
Microsoft Office…….expert………………..20 years
Miradi………………….intermediate……….2 years
Spanish.………full professional proficiency…………20 years
Italian.……….elementary……………………………..1 year