About Me

I work with a wide range of international clients from my home base in Southwest Michigan.

My favorite work is getting to know a team, absorbing and organizing large amounts of information, and collaborating to solve their trickiest problems — spanning communications strategy, web design, branding frameworks, reports, and proposals

My thematic expertise is in food systems and non-profit innovation, but I love to learn about and work with new subject areas. Over the years, I have delved into community health, nutrition, and early childhood education, among others.

My Resume
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In 2012, I graduated as valedictorian from the American University of Rome, with a BA in Communications

In 2012, I graduated as valedictorian from the American University of Rome, with a BA in Communications

In 2013, I received my Master of Science in Sociology with Distinction (highest possible honors) from the London School of Economics & Political Science

In 2013, I received my Master of Science in Sociology with Distinction (highest possible honors) from the London School of Economics & Political Science

From 2013-2018 I worked at the World Food Programme of the United Nations, based in Rome, but traveling to countries like Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.

From 2013-2018 I worked at the World Food Programme of the United Nations, based in Rome, but traveling to countries like Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.

In 2018 my husband, dog Balor, and I relocated to New York City and I began work at the International Rescue Committee

In 2018 my husband, dog Balor, and I relocated to New York City and I began work at the International Rescue Committee

In 2021 I launched my consulting business from my childhood home of Southwest Michigan…and grew my family as well!

In 2021 I launched my consulting business from my childhood home of Southwest Michigan…and grew my family as well!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I offer copywriting & editorial, brand strategy, facilitation, social media management, report & grant writing, and thought leadership development. Most engagements combine a few of these — for example, a brand strategy project often comes with the copy and messaging needed to bring it to life.

  • A mix of nonprofits, mission-driven startups, larger institutions, and local businesses — I've done naming and brand foundations work for Google and an AI startup, alongside long-term projects with the World Food Programme, the International Rescue Committee, and Consumer Reports. If your organization is trying to make something complicated easy to understand, we're probably a good fit.

  • I'm based in Southwest Michigan and work with clients around the world — I've lived and worked in more than 10 countries across four continents, and most of my engagements happen remotely regardless of where a client is located. While I am able to complete most work remotely, I am happy to travel for work as well.

  • I hold advanced degrees from the London School of Economics and the American University of Rome in social science methodologies and intercultural communications. I started my career at the UN World Food Programme in Rome and later worked with nonprofits in Washington, DC and New York before launching this practice.

  • Yes! I work with a network of talented designers and developers who can support work like logo creation or web builds as part of your project.

  • First, we connect so I can understand what you're looking for and what your budget looks like. Then I send a proposal with a price range and clearly articulated deliverables — billing is based on actual hours worked. Once we've agreed on the proposal, I get started: beginning with scoping conversations with your team and partners, then moving through to delivery of the final deliverable.

  • That's often where I do my best work. My career has taken me from UN food policy to AI startups to consumer brands, and each time the job is the same: get up to speed fast, ask the right questions, and translate complexity into something clear and compelling. If you bring the subject-matter expertise, I'll bring the strategy and storytelling.

  • I work on an hourly rate, which can be discounted for nonprofits and small businesses as needed. I'll always give you a price ceiling upfront and bill only for the actual hours worked.

  • Yes — I take on ongoing retainer work, at a discounted hourly rate.

  • Reach out through the contact form or email me directly, and we'll set up a time to talk through what you're working on and whether it's a good fit.