At the Lot: ‍

My approach to communications boils down to two principles: get to the point fast and tell a story. After all, attention spans are short and humans are hardwired to remember narratives. Compelling stories not only stick but organically reach wider audiences.

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My areas of focus include… 

• Thought Leadership Development
• Message Development
• Earned Media Strategies
• Public Policy Communications
• Crisis Communications

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Before the Lot: 

• Communications Director, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
• Communications Director, then-Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT)
• Communications Director, U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Democrats
• Education: Calvin College

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Off the Lot:  

• Hometown(s): Limerick, Ireland & Kalispell, MT  
• Hobbies: watching soccer, playing soccer, reading, photography, biking and running
• A book I couldn’t put down: James by Percival Everett
• A movie I can watch on repeat: Almost Famous
• My groupie band or musician: Broken Social Scene