Education
George Washington University, 2017
Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Master of Arts: New Media and Photojournalism

American University, 2015
School of Communication
Bachelor of Arts: Print Journalism
Minor: Spanish Language

Certifications
– Public Information Officer (FEMA)
– Wildland Fire Incident Information (Bureau of Land Management)
– Spanish Translation (American University)

Work Experience

Multicultural, Communications + Outreach Specialist III
Summit County, Utah | Aug. 2020 – present
– Develop strategic communications plans translating complex concepts into concise messaging for local government departments including: Health, Sustainability, Stormwater, County Lands and Natural Resources.

– Implement communications plans using skills in media relations, graphic design, video production, photography, social media management, and event coordination to drive public engagement.

Boots-on-the-ground experience:
> Emergency incident response communications (i.e. wildfire, flooding, global pandemic)
> Organic and paid marketing efforts, outreach coordination and event planning for Summit County Health’s Climate Change and Public Health Speaker Series
> Media relations focused on public land acquisitions, conveying importance of wildlife habitat preservation, climate research and more.

Media and Outreach Coordinator
National Ability Center | Nov. 2017 – June 2020
– Created content for, managed social media channels, e-newsletters with focus on fundraising, disability advocacy, outdoor recreation programs, and participant stories.

– Produced and edited annual appeal video that raised over $17,500 in online donations

– Launched brand awareness campaign: #AdaptiveNation

Extracurricular
– Media Relations Expert, Salt Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
– Board Member, KPCW Radio Spanish Language Advisory Board
– Board Member, Park City Municipal Government Public Art Advisory Board
– Member, Utah Women Leading Government