I grew up in a low-income family on the West Side of Chicago, and my journey from there to here has felt like a dream. With more than a decade of experience in communications, I’ve spent my career building up the reputation and relevance of brands, most recently, as PetSmart’s Director of External Communications, where I owned the full portfolio of external communications work, including consumer PR, corporate storytelling, executive visibility, creative breakthrough campaigns, and corporate reputation.
Leading with curiosity, courage, and creativity, I build teams that step beyond the traditional expectations of the discipline to drive the business forward while building brand affinity.
My deepest professional joys are in developing PR campaigns that spark conversation and endear target audiences and transforming social media platforms to build community and connection. I take immense pride in serving as a trusted counsel to senior leaders and in shaping internal and external communications strategies and platforms.
