Welcome to Clarity Under Pressure

I’m a Chief of Staff and crisis communications expert who turns chaos into clarity. With over 20 years of experience guiding teams through high-pressure environments, I’ve built a career on translating complexity into strategic action. My leadership style is grounded in calm, clear communication and authentic relationship-building—skills that have helped me navigate crises, influence outcomes, and drive operational alignment even in the most challenging situations.

Strategic & Crisis Communications
I’ve led communication strategy for high-stakes initiatives, translating technical complexity into accessible narratives for media, policymakers, and internal stakeholders. I’ve partnered closely with Public Relations, Marketing, and Government Affairs teams to shape executive messaging, manage crises, and amplify the organization's technology vision through press releases, speaking engagements, and blog content. Whether navigating a cybersecurity event or preparing executives for a high-profile keynote, I ensure the message is clear, credible, and aligned.

Operational Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
My work includes managing special projects, leading critical issue resolution efforts, and facilitating collaboration across engineering, product, legal, and executive teams. I build communication infrastructure—agendas, reporting processes, briefing documents—that turns ambiguity into action. My approach combines structure with empathy, ensuring that teams stay aligned and stakeholders stay informed.

Policy & Government Affairs Liaison
I serve as a trusted conduit between technical leadership and its public policy teams, shaping briefing materials and position papers for regulatory and legislative audiences. I’ve represented the CTO’s office in key industry and government conversations, ensuring our message is not only technically sound but strategically positioned.

Education

M.S. in Emergency Management
University of Maryland Global Campus, 2016
B.J. in Journalism
University of Texas at Austin, 2002
Archer Fellow, Fall 2001