Professional Experience

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