Strategic Communications Leader with nearly 25 years of experience shaping organizational narratives and advancing workforce transformation across large federal and public sector environments. Proven expertise in translating complex HR and business strategies into clear, compelling communications that engage employees, inform leadership, and strengthen organizational alignment. Skilled in building equitable, high-impact messaging frameworks and communication systems—spanning policy rollouts, workforce initiatives, employee engagement, and change management. Recognized for leveraging data-driven insights and storytelling to drive transparency, trust, and collaboration across diverse audiences.
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Senior Communications Manager|
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
From August 2023 to August 2025 • 2 year(s)
• Directed multi-channel communications (email campaigns, newsletters, SharePoint, webinars) that boosted training participation by 35% and increased SharePoint engagement by 50% through targeted content, resource toolkits, and ongoing updates.
• Planned and executed 20+ webinars annually, averaging 150+ participants per session, on career progression, federal employment readiness, and professional development. Facilitated quarterly panels with senior CDC leaders, strengthening knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Developed and delivered 15+ customized training sessions per year, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate on participant surveys. Enhanced onboarding and career development systems that contributed to a 20% rise in employee engagement scores.
• Directed communication strategy for large-scale workforce planning and restructuring initiatives affecting 4,000+ employees, ensuring transparent, empathetic messaging that maintained organizational continuity.
• Partnered with CDC executives to align communication strategies with talent development, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives, contributing to a 70% reduction in critical skill gaps and $15M in resource optimization savings.
• Launched enterprise-wide reporting dashboards and KPI-driven communications, reducing reporting lag by 50% and improving decision-making for workforce allocation.
Senior Communications Specialist|
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
From November 2020 to August 2023 • 3 year(s)
• Directed strategic communications for the $2B ELC Cooperative Agreement, aligning 100+ stakeholders and achieving national public health goals.
• Increased program visibility by 40% through strategic web content, high-impact webinars, and leading annual conferences with 500+ attendees.
• Orchestrated 25+ annual stakeholder meetings and webinars, and delivered 20+ national training sessions, enhancing public health partner capacity.
• Produced 12+ quarterly communication products, ensuring consistent messaging and strengthening state/local partnerships for national infectious disease response.
• Led initiatives that raised communication and trust survey scores by 18% and delivered inclusion workshops to 1000+ employees. Championed workforce equity, improving survey results across communication and trust measures.
Communications Specialist|
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
From November 2016 to August 2020 • 4 year(s)
• Strategic Communications & Employee Engagement: Designed and executed 15+ annual communication plans for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, engaging 13,000+ employees and boosting engagement scores by 30%. Directed campaigns for the HHS Workplace Demographic Survey, driving a 25% increase in employee participation.
• Campaign & Content Leadership: Produced 100+ communication products annually, ensuring complex policy and scientific content was translated into plain language for internal and external audiences. Directed national awareness campaigns for cultural and commemorative months, applying communication science and marketing to advance inclusivity across the agency.
• Public Health Response – COVID-19: Provided technical and communications leadership to 64+ U.S. jurisdictions and 100+ partners during the COVID-19 response. Developed 50+ vaccine education materials and partnered with 200+ community organizations, contributing to measurable improvements in vaccine confidence, particularly among at-risk populations. Coordinated cross-task force communication strategies, embedding health equity principles into national guidance.
• Digital & Stakeholder Engagement: Managed digital communication channels including SharePoint, newsletters, and web content, achieving a 30% increase in stakeholder engagement. Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional teams to deliver clear, consistent messaging for high-visibility initiatives, ensuring accessibility and alignment with CDC standards.
• Policy & Executive Collaboration: Partnered with NCIRD and OEEO senior leadership to draft and finalize policy statements, official communications, and high-level briefings. Responded to 100+ complex stakeholder inquiries, applying CDC Plain Language standards to improve comprehension, trust, and transparency.
