A dynamic public relations practitioner that hails from the great city of Detroit, MI with nearly 20 years’ experience designing and implementing creative engagement processes and programs within the public and private sectors. Serving as External Affairs Officer for Operation Allies Welcome, being selected as DHS’ first Social Impact senior executive, implementing the DHS Loaned Executive Program, and creating the Exemplar training with industry program are the highlights of my DHS tenure.
Selected as the Office of Partnership and Engagement’s first chief of staff to fully realize the merger of nine offices and campaigns and administer a multi-million-dollar budget. I’m a visionary with excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively build relationships with key internal and external stakeholder groups.
Passionate about community relations, community development, social impact, and corporate social responsibility in urban centers.