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Work Background
We Are The MightyEditor In Chief
Dec. 2019We celebrate service through impactful storytelling for millions of readers across the world. I manage a team of 100+ incredible veteran and military spouse writers to share features on military history, current events, entertainment, sports, and great people doing great things to support the military community.
Central Intelligence AgencyProject Manager & Instructor
Apr. 2010 - Dec. 2018Provided multidisciplinary support to the U.S. intelligence mission worldwide. Developed and ran a global mentoring program for the Directorate of Support. Instructed 1600+ hours of leadership, team-building, crisis management, program development, crucial conversations.
Connect Consulting ServicesBusiness Development & Marketing Consultant
Aug. 2009Helping businesses protect their most important assets: their people and their processes. Writing continuity plans, conducting hazard vulnerability assessments, and teaching personal and business resilience. Available for speaking engagements, plan development, and policy direction.
Various PublicationsFreelance Writer & Editor
Sep. 2008 - Feb. 2020Author of the Deployment Diary, a 23 part series for The New York Times. Managing Editor for Military.com Spouse & Family (4/19 - 12/19, SpouseBuzz 10/16 - 12/17), Managing Editor for Task & Purpose Branded Content (1/19 - 12/19), Managing Editor "The Sip" MilitaryOneClick's bi-weekly newsletter and podcast (4/18 - 12/19). Political Correspondent for NextGen MilSpouse (2/16 - 7/17).
Featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Business Insider, SheKnows, Military Families Magazine and more.
GSASpecial Assistant for Emergency Response & Recovery
Nov. 2006 - May. 2008Senior Emergency Coordinator for the Administrator; served on Senior Emergency Response Team for two national exercises. Built and defended OERR staffing to OPM and multimillion-dollar budget to OMB. Led project team in reviewing continuity at borders. Spearheaded efforts with FEMA to create a National Logistics Coordination Forum to leverage resources for disaster response.
Gallagher for Governor CampaignScheduler
Dec. 2005 - Sep. 2006
FEMALogistics
Aug. 2005 - Oct. 2005Contracted by FEMA to deploy to the Baton Rouge JFO for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
U.S. Department of Homeland SecuritySpecial Assistant to the Under Secretary
Mar. 2005 - Nov. 2005White House Schedule C Appointee
55th Presidential Inaugural CommitteeExecutive Assistant to the Director, Public Liaison
Dec. 2004 - Feb. 2005
Foundation for Teaching EconomicsProgram Coordinator
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2005
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