Leadership

Giving back to the profession, sharing my experiences and mentoring the next generation of strategic communicators

National School Public Relations Association
Member 2000 - present

National Award: Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award, 2024
National Presenter: A (not-so) Secret Recipe for an R-PIE Strategic Communication Plan, 2023
National Presenter: Engaging Stakeholders to Impact Learning through a Summit Series, 2013
Chair: National Conference Local Chapter Chair, 2010 - 2012

District 230 Foundation
2006 - 2022

Illinois Chapter

National School Public Relations Association
Member 2000 - present

President 2012 - 2014

Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Chair: 2023-present
State Presenter: The (Sometimes) Winding Road to APR, INSPRAtions Conference 2023
State Presenter: Data-Based Decision Making and Transparent Communication to Keep Kids in School 100%, INSPRAtions Conference 2021
President (3-year cycle): 2012 - 2014
- National Mark of Distinction for social media, 2013
- National Mark of Distinction for professional development, 2012
State Presenter: Midwest Education Foundations Conference, 2011
State Presenter: Community Engagement through a Summit, 2011
Chair Midwest Education Foundations Conference: 2010 & 2011
State Presenter: Community Engagement in Your School Foundation, 2010
Regional Director - Greater Chicago: 2009 - 2011
Mentor: 2009 - present
Member: 2000 - present

District 202 Foundation
2000 - 2016

Illinois Association

of School Boards