I’m a marketing communications operative with 12+ years of experience, eight of them dedicated to climate progress, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Today, I am part of the Marketing & Communications team at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, where I get to tell stories that remind us that climate progress isn’t distant—it’s already underway.

I began my climate journey in 2018 after nearly a decade in New York State government, inspired by environmental activists fighting for our planet. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to developing strategies that cut through the noise and help move climate goals forward. To deepen my impact, I earned a Master’s in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, where I studied the links between natural and built systems and now apply that lens to telling stories that drive climate action.

Outside of work, I recharge through arts & crafts, creative writing, and outdoor adventures with my family. Nature is both my fuel and my therapy, which is why you’ll often find me along Rhode Island’s beaches or exploring coastlines around the world, strengthening my bond with Mother Earth and her ecosystems.

Interests

  • Climate action, sustainability, environmental and wildlife conservation

  • Skill-based volunteering and community service

  • Networking, collaboration, knowledge-transfer mentoring

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If you’d like to get in touch to discuss opportunities to work together or simply connect, you can send me a message or find me on social.

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