
As a life-long “communications geek,” my life has centered around stories. For me, stories are a way to connect, learn, and find inspiration. No bull, just my experiences, expertise, and thoughts told my way.
Speaker
“Under the Elm” grief workshop designer and facilitator for The Grievery grief guide certification, 2025
“Be Still and Practice” mindfulness weekend retreat designer and keynote for Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2025
“Leadership Communications” panelist at GovLoop federal government event, 2025
“Speak Confidently” at GovLoop‘s online workshop for government employees, 2025
“Executive Presence” for Guidehouse young professionals group, 2025
“The Story of Your Business” conference keynote at National Farmers Union’s women’s annual entrepreneurial conference, 2024
“Storytelling Advocacy” with media training for National Farmers Union board members, 2024 + 2025
“Advocate for Yourself in Change” at GovLoop‘s online keynote speaker for government employees at, 2024
“Leading in Change,” membership training at Junior League of Northern Virginia, 2023
“Real World Strategic Planning” guest course lecturer at American University, 2021
“Leading & Engaging Teams Across Communication Styles,” membership training at Junior League of Northern Virginia, 2021
“Raising the Bar on Customer Experience in the Federal Government” on Grant Thornton’s FedHeads Podcast, 2019
Blog
While I historically kept my golden moments private, I’ve come to realize there is energy and healing in sharing them in my blog “Golden Acorns.” Sharing those moments amplifies the golden effect. Golden is when you’re reinforced unexpectedly for taking a leap. Golden is when answers appear in silence. Golden is “just what you needed” when you didn’t know you needed it. Golden is clarity on a path amidst darkness. Golden is an immediate “click” of a spontaneous connection. Golden is the unexplainable that we recognize when we feel it. Golden is the “&” in the complex moments that matter.
Publications
Public Relations Strategies & Tactics – A Risk-Ready Company Culture, 2020
Federal Times – “Using the Right Tools (plan in complex, uncertain times), 2019
Public Relations Strategies & Tactics – Empowering People (customer-centered brand strategies), 2019
Public Relations Strategies & Tactics – Communications Audit (leadership communications), 2017
Read, share and discuss my articles that provide actionable ways leaders can improve communications, build stronger teams, support organization change, and foster meaningful outcomes through people-centered approaches. LinkedIn articles include:
- Make Meetings Matter, an 8-point Checklist
- Spring Forward: Four Ways to Dust Off Your Goals & Make Them Happen
- Your Virtual Brand
- What’s Old is Essential Again
- Yes, and…
- Financial Transparency on COVID-19 Grants
- Surprise! Change Changed
- Four Ways to Improve Communications
- Five Truths Validated
- Communicate Better in Interviews
Videos
Customs & Border Production’s Trade Reimagined
Veterans Affairs’ Rural Veteran Health
Veterans Affairs’ Home-based Cardiac Care
Veterans Affairs’ Rural Veteran Healthcare Transportation
Army Warrior Transition Command Unlimited Potential
Army Warrior Transition Command Adaptive Sports PSA
Army Warrior Transition Command Hire a Veteran Trailer
Army Wounded Warrior Program Continue on Active Duty
Army Wounded Warrior Program Resilience
