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I’m a public affairs and communications strategist who has helped Fortune 50 companies, trade associations and federal initiatives tell their story and achieve policy victories for 14+ years.My work has involved helping guide billion-dollar federal energy initiatives, steering multi-million dollar corporate advocacy campaigns and building coalitions across the political spectrum to influence the highest levels of policymaking.Currently, I lead communications for a landmark clean energy project reshaping the Appalachian economy and serve as an advisor to an Ohio-based energy company.
Architect of multi-stakeholder campaigns that have defeated municipal policy threats and preserved critical infrastructure operations, mobilizing elected officials, business leaders, and community organizations.
Lead communications strategist for a $925M federal clean energy project, managing relationships with 50+ external organizations and activating a network of 2,800+ stakeholders across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Creator of first-of-its-kind influence measurement systems that provided unprecedented visibility into third-party engagement and policy impact for major corporate clients.
Builder of strategic partnerships across the ideological spectrum with 48+ policy organizations, including American Enterprise Institute, Progressive Policy Institute, and leading academic institutions.
Director of content production that generated 500+ reports, policy papers, and op-eds published in top tier outlets such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Bloomberg, amplifying corporate policy positions through targeted media engagement.
Publications
An Unlikely Catalyst, West Virginia Executive, May 2025Describes the expected economic, environmental and social impact of ARCH2 on West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Concerns dominate DEP hearing on proposed Mingo County ammonia site, Charleston Gazette-Mail, February 23, 2024
Community meeting discusses pore space leasing for regional hydrogen hub, Farm and Dairy, February 27, 2024
A Debate Rages Over the Putative Environmental Benefits of the ARCH2 ‘Hydrogen Hub’ in Appalachia, Inside Climate News, May 26, 2024
‘Untold impacts’: Groups urge feds to stop ARCH2 hydrogen hub over lack of details, Charleston Gazette-Mail, May 29, 2024
Texas water fight shows pushback on ‘clean’ hydrogen, E&E News, June 17, 2024
ARCH2 aims to add new projects after 2 other hydrogen hub partners step away, Charleston Gazette-Mail, September 6, 2024
ARCH2, DEP well-plugging meetings conflict, drawing concerned citizens’ ire, Charleston Gazette-Mail, October 29, 2024
ARCH2 hydrogen hub to hold first open house at West Virginia State University, Charleston Gazette-Mail, October 22, 2024
ARCH2 acknowledges 'concern' among some West Virginia residents, WV News, November 8, 2024
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