At the Lot:

I believe that effective public affairs is really just diplomacy by a different name– understanding diverse interests, finding common ground, and communicating with precision and purpose. At the end of the day, though, my favorite part of the work is simple: the people.

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My areas of focus include…‍

• Strategic communication and comprehensive stakeholder engagement
• Social media management and digital strategy
• Creative graphic development and visual storytelling
• In-depth policy research, writing, and message development

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Before the Lot:

• Intern, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions
• Intern, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Talent Management
• Communications Associate at the Center for Global Studies
• Education: Penn State University (BA)

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Off the Lot:

• Hometown(s): Bay Area (East Bay!), CA and Ashburn, VA
• Hobbies: reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, going on long walks, and travelling. My favorite trip so far is when I backpacked through Southeast Asia!
• A book I couldn’t put down: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
• A movie I can watch on repeat: Dune 2
• My groupie band or musician: Tame Impala

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