Professional Experience
Work Experience
2023–Present
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Elara Caring
Sacramento, CA | Remote
I currently serve as Senior Director of Corporate Communications, where I lead enterprise communications, marketing, and brand strategy for a $1B+ home-based care organization operating in 18 states and across more than 200 locations.
In this role, I advise the CEO and executive team on reputation management, crisis response, and strategic messaging. I oversee a cross-functional team responsible for creative services, digital engagement, SEO, media relations, and enterprise storytelling. My work supports employee retention through clearer internal communication, strengthens the company’s public narrative, and contributes to topline growth by improving visibility and message alignment in the market.
2020 - 2023
Senior Communications Manager
Hill Physicians
San Francisco, CA
Before joining Elara, I served as Senior Communications Manager at Hill Physicians Medical Group, where I directed internal and external communications for California’s largest independent physician organization. I partnered with executives and 4,000+ physicians to clarify priorities, strengthen adoption of value-based care initiatives, and improve engagement across 350+ practice sites.
My work helped unify messaging across clinical and operational teams, supported smoother execution of systemwide initiatives, and contributed to stronger provider engagement and retention through clearer, more consistent communication.
2014 - 2020
Communications Manager
Donor Network West
San Francisco, CA
Earlier in my career, I served as Communications Manager at Donor Network West, a federally designated organ and tissue procurement organization serving California and Nevada. I worked across transplant programs, regulatory partners, and clinical teams to coordinate messaging, ensure accuracy, and improve communication during time-sensitive medical operations.
I introduced communication frameworks that strengthened message consistency, improved collaboration among surgical and hospital teams, and helped protect trust during periods of regulatory and organizational change.
Skills & Expertise
Strategic Communication
Crisis Management
Brand Development
Internal Communications
Media Relations
Executive Visibility
Thought Leadership
Integrated Campaigns