EXPERIENCE
NYC Fire Museum I Executive Director
Led the Official Museum of the FDNY, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, through one of the most critical chapters in its 40-year history—navigating an unexpected closure, stabilizing operations, and advancing long-term sustainability initiatives aligned with public safety and historic preservation.
Notable: Spearheaded a major settlement agreement with institutional stakeholders—including the FDNY, the City of New York, and corporate partners—while obtaining $2M in State funding and raising more than $300K from philanthropic and corporate sources.
Leadership Under Fire I Podcast Host and Producer
Created dynamic storytelling for the Leadership Under Fire Podcast, including interview-based and documentary-style episodes that explore leadership, human performance, and resilience in high-risk and ultra-competitive environments.
Notable: Produced, hosted, and published 100+ episodes of the Leadership Under Fire Podcast; served as moderator for national conferences and supported all facets of LUF communications—amplifying the work of this veteran-founded organization and its distinguished Human Performance Advisory Team.
Strategic Communications Specialist
Developed strategic communications, storytelling campaigns, and sponsorship opportunities for mission-driven organizations, professional publications and community platforms.
Notable: Produced original multimedia content for the FDNY Foundation—including FDNY Pro and FDNY Smart—as well as Leadership Under Fire, the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation, the 200 Club of Union County, and other community-focused initiatives.
Moffitt Cancer Center I Development Communications Officer
Supported Moffitt’s mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer by delivering donor communications, content strategy and stakeholder engagement initiatives that expanded philanthropic reach and institutional impact. Highlights include Miles for Moffitt, Magnolia Ball and the Sarasota Luncheon.
Notable: Played a key role in achieving a $60M fundraising milestone through collaboration with frontline fundraisers, event teams, clinical staff, researchers, and leadership.
New York City Fire Department I Office of Public Information
Managed and executed strategic communications and public information efforts for the largest fire department in the U.S. during periods of crisis, operational innovation and public scrutiny.
Notable: Oversaw the $2M DiamondPlate grant, the FDNY’s Department of Homeland Security–funded internal training and communications platform, leading a team of 30+ bureau liaisons to drive content strategy, training initiatives, and workforce engagement across the Department, enhancing operational readiness and information flow.
NY1 News I On-Air Reporter
Honed tactical storytelling skills, professional adaptability and developed resilience in one of the world's most demanding news markets covering breaking news, cultural events and general assignment stories.
Notable: Reported frontline coverage of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts at NY1 News, delivering vital information to impacted communities, local leaders and government officials during a time of crisis and recovery.