Creative Leadership That Builds Brands, Movements, and Missions

20+ Years | 100,000+ Attendees | 70+ Schools | 100+ International Partners | National Award Recipient

My Approach
Great creative isn't decoration. It's strategy
made visible.

Every project begins with understanding people, clarifying purpose, and designing experiences that move audiences to action. Whether building a statewide campaign, strengthening an international education network, or producing one of New England's largest public events, I combine strategy, storytelling, and thoughtful design to create work that delivers lasting impact.

For more than 20 years, I've partnered with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and civic leaders to transform complex ideas into compelling brands, campaigns, and public experiences. My work has engaged audiences of more than 100,000 people, strengthened nationally recognized organizations, and created stories that inspire action, build trust, and drive measurable impact.

I build brands that inspire movements, strengthen organizations, and create measurable community impact.

My Role
President | Creative Director | Brand Strategist

The Challenge
Lead the strategic vision, communications, brand development, and public experience for one of New England's largest Pride celebrations while growing attendance, strengthening sponsorship, and modernizing the organization's public identity.

What I Led
Brand strategy • Campaign development • Creative direction • Experiential design • Entertainment programming • Live-event creative production • Stage and AV collaboration • Digital signage and screen content • Executive communications • Media relations • Sponsorship marketing • Social media • Public storytelling • Volunteer creative leadership

Results
100,000+ annual attendees • 250+ participating organizations • National media recognition • New England's only illuminated Pride parade
50th anniversary rebrand • Multi-channel campaign execution


My Role
Senior Content & Production Manager | Creative Strategist | Brand Leader

The Challenge
Integrated communications strategy, creative direction, and marketing initiatives for one of Rhode Island's largest nonprofit organizations, translating complex community priorities into compelling campaigns that strengthened donor engagement, elevated public awareness, and advanced organizational goals.

What I Led
Brand strategy and creative direction • Integrated marketing campaigns
Editorial strategy and storytelling • Video production and photography
Print and digital publications • Social media campaigns
Fundraising and donor communications • Executive presentations
Event branding and production • Cross-functional creative leadership

Results
Statewide awareness campaigns • Multi-channel fundraising initiatives • Executive communications • Audience-centered storytelling • Creative systems supporting multiple departments • Integrated print, digital, video, and live event experiences


My Role
Director of Communications & Creative Services | Global Brand Leader

The Challenge
Shape the communications strategy and creative vision for an internationally recognized education organization serving more than 70 schools across the United States and more than 100 international partners, ensuring a consistent global brand while supporting conferences, school development, fundraising, and organizational growth.

What I Led
Global brand strategy • Creative direction • Organizational storytelling
Conference branding and production • Video production • Marketing collateral
Publications and editorial design • Website and digital communications
International communications • Executive communications
Team leadership and vendor management

Results
Unified brand across 70+ U.S. schools and 100+ international partners • International conference branding • Global marketing campaigns Organizational storytelling • Cross-platform creative leadership • Communications supporting educational innovation worldwide


My Role
Creative Strategist | Communications Consultant | Brand Storyteller

The Challenge
Support an innovative higher education institution dedicated to adult learners by developing strategic communications, storytelling, and creative campaigns that elevated institutional visibility, celebrated student success, and strengthened engagement with prospective students, alumni, donors, and community partners.

What I Led
Brand storytelling • Campaign strategy • Video production
Photography direction • Print and digital communications
Event branding • Alumni and student storytelling • Social media content • Marketing collateral • Community engagement

Results

Transformational student storytelling • Recruitment and fundraising campaigns • Institutional brand development • Multi-platform communications • Community engagement initiatives • Creative supporting organizational growth


Press & Public Speaking

Throughout my career my work has been featured by national and regional media, while I've also served as a public speaker, spokesperson, and community advocate.

  • Directed multidisciplinary creative teams across design, communications, photography, video, and production.

  • Developed brand strategy and creative direction for nonprofit, education, and civic organizations.

  • Produced large-scale public campaigns, conferences, fundraising initiatives, and community events.

  • Partnered with CEOs, executive leadership teams, governing boards, and community stakeholders.

  • Managed creative budgets, agencies, vendors, photographers, writers, and production partners.

  • Mentored designers, communications professionals, and emerging creative leaders.

Leadership in Action

Honors and Recognition

  • Rhode Island Foundation Pride Award (2026) Press release

  • Myra B. Shays Making a Difference Award (2025) Press release

  • Grand Marshal, PVDFest (2024)

  • Honorable William C. Clifton Fighting for Justice Award (2022)

  • Congressional, State & Municipal Citations for Community Leadership (2012, 2014)