I am a communications multi-specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping researchers and educators achieve their publicity and outreach objectives. Through my work with geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary research teams, I also have learned how best to support successful cross-team relationships by skillfully facilitating internal communications.
I write news releases, newsletter content, research briefs, and funding reports. I design infographics, annual reports, and marketing pieces. I manage multiple websites. I engage with stakeholders by making good use of social media. Finally, I strategize, selecting the best communication channels for reaching my target audiences.
Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about native plants and volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society, and as a community volunteer with the Pennsylvania Master Naturalists. As part of my volunteer work, I promote habitat-friendly gardening practices by organizing an occasional Habitat-Friendly Garden Tour, among other activities.
My Strengths
I have a weakness for personality tests, and the Gallup Strengths Finder test is no exception. I think the results give a good idea of what it's like to work with me: I enjoy identifying, preventing, and solving problems; I am introspective; I am empathic; I take ownership of what I say I will do; and I make decisions carefully.
To find out more about these strengths, feel free to check out my Gallup report here.