Professional Biography JOB HISTORY * Executive Director, Up With Trees – January 2007-Present
Took well-respected environmental non-profit to new levels – more than doubling number of trees planted annually, launching many new programs, dramatically increasing fundraising, and forging many new partnerships. * Aide, Communications/Special Projects, Mayor Kathy Taylor -- April 2006-January 2007 Managed variety of projects at mayor’s discretions, focusing on beautification, community-building and citizen involvement. * Communications consultant – 1999-2006 Writing, editing and other communications work for numerous clients. * Communications Coordinator, City of Tulsa, 1993-1999 Managed media and community relations, publications, events and other marketing efforts, first for Public Works Department and then Tulsa Parks Department. Managing Editor, The Tulsa Sentinel weekly newspaper – 1992-1993 Staff writer, Presstime Magazine, (Washington DC) – 1991-1992 Reporter, The Tulsa Tribune –1985-1990 COMMUNITY Youth Volunteer—Soccer coach for more than 10 seasons; Girls Scouts Leader, former chair, Church Parenting Group, active PTA participant, including teacher support, fundraiser chair, Home Room parent, and more. Civic Volunteer – Member, PlaniTulsa Comprehensive Planning team, member, Rotary Club of Tulsa, Neighborhood Association President for many years, former Meals on Wheels Driver, former Habitat for Humanity Committee member, frequent volunteer for many other community efforts, including special events, litter clean-ups, and more. EDUCATION Graduated from University of Tulsa in December 1985 with a B.A. degree in communication and a minor in political science/history. |
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