An award-winning communications and marketing professional and proud United States Air Force Veteran. With a background in radio, television and public relations, I have spent over a decade connecting communities, building strong alliances and helping organizations achieve their goals through marketing and communications. I have received numerous awards for my dedication to comms and marketing including Verizon Wireless’ Communications Improvement Recognition, President Obama’s Call to Service Award, and The Village of Maywood’s Helping Hand Award. I was also named one of Chicago’s Top Professionals Under the age of 40 by the Conversation Awards and the Chicago Defender. In addition to representing K-12 education organizations and government officials, I have worked with some of the country’s most successful organizations including: The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon Wireless, Amazon and The Department of Veterans Affairs.