A selection of roles demonstrating communications, journalism, and audience engagement expertise. View complete work history on LinkedIn.
NAYA Family Center
Portland, Oregon June 2024 – August 2025
Communications Manager
- Primary author of organization’s first annual report in 11 years
- Reported and wrote feature stories spotlighting program participants, conducting interviews with residents, staff, and community leaders
- Led search and selection process for annual report designer
- Produced monthly e-newsletter and organizational blog content
- Created and scheduled 15+ social media posts weekly, growing Facebook following and engagement
- Supported annual Gala fundraiser logistics and captured b-roll footage for promotional video
Underscore News
Portland, Oregon February 2022 – June 2024
Audience Engagement Director
- Produced monthly newsletter curating Indigenous policy and cultural coverage for Native and non-Native audiences
- Tracked audience engagement metrics to measure reach within Native communities and broader geographic service area
- Grew social media following and engagement across platforms
- Led successful year-end fundraising campaigns
- Coordinated community listening session logistics and outreach
- Assisted with employee and board candidate recruitment and outreach
Photographer & Writer
Portland, Oregon March 2008 – Present
Self-Employed
- Created press release for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
- Photos published by Portland Monthly and Tribune News Service
- Global sales of stock photography through major licensing platforms
- Contributed feature stories and news coverage to Albuquerque Weekly Alibi