I’m a communications leader, storyteller, and strategist who believes words have the power to build trust, shape culture, and inspire action.
Over the past two decades, I’ve helped global organizations and executives communicate with clarity and purpose through leadership communications, social impact initiatives, digital strategy, and storytelling. My work sits at the intersection of business, people, and purpose—helping leaders and organizations express who they are and why their work matters.
Today, I serve as a Global Communications Manager, where I lead communications supporting leadership, inclusion, and social impact initiatives. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across journalism, public relations, social media, marketing, executive communications, and corporate responsibility, bringing together strategy and creativity to solve complex communications challenges.
Outside of my full-time role, I’m an entrepreneur and lifelong creator. I founded a luxury candle and bath company whose products have been featured in Essence, Ebony, Shondaland, and other national publications. While the business is currently on public hiatus, I continue creating custom and corporate orders for longtime clients.
Writing has been the common thread throughout my life. I’ve loved telling stories since childhood, and my work has appeared in publications including Ebony, Travel Noire, and PYNK Magazine.
Although I’m naturally introverted, I genuinely enjoy public speaking and facilitating conversations that help people connect with ideas—and with one another. I’ve had the opportunity to speak for and collaborate with organizations including:
- Black Enterprise
- Girl Scouts of the USA
- Girls Lead
- DC Public Schools
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- NACME
- Weber Shandwick
- Corporate leadership retreats and conferences
I’m also a lifelong learner and believe that growth never really ends.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Digital Entrepreneurship — Strayer University
- Master of Science (MS), Public Relations — Syracuse University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism — Pace University
Selected Certifications
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace – University of South Florida, 2021
- Women’s Entrepreneurship – Cornell University, 2020
- Entrepreneurial Leadership -Strayer University, 2019
- Digital Entrepreneurship – Strayer University, 2018
- Reputation Management -Public Relations Society of America, 2017
- Strategic Communications Management – Ithaca College, 2008.
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