Resume

Purpose

I am an educator, strategist, and storyteller with two decades of experience helping organizations make sense of complexity—through learning design, editorial clarity, and human-centered systems.

My career began in journalism, where I produced stories, managed creative teams, and built editorial systems that informed and inspired audiences. Over time, I carried that same narrative discipline into higher education, where I’ve spent the last thirteen years teaching at the University of Denver, designing high-impact learning experiences, advising a student newsroom, and leading curriculum innovation.

I recently completed a Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, with research focused on teaching presence, adaptive leadership, and how people learn in technology-rich environments. Those insights now inform how I approach organizational learning, internal communication, and change.

What I offer is a systems-minded perspective paired with deep storytelling instincts. I’ve led brand journalism initiatives, built flipped classrooms and online courses, developed editorial playbooks, and worked inside teams using EOS and The Great Game of Business to create clarity, alignment, and shared ownership.

I’m drawn to work where education, communication, and culture intersect—whether inside a mission-driven company, a media organization, or a consulting environment. I help teams align what they teach, how they communicate, and how they operate, so strategy becomes lived practice rather than a slide deck.

I’m open to roles and collaborations where this hybrid skill set can create meaningful impact.

Core Strengths

  • Learning & Development Strategy
  • Editorial & Brand Journalism Leadership
  • Curriculum & Program Design
  • Internal Communications & Enablement
  • Experience Design & Facilitation
  • Systems Thinking (EOS, GGOB-informed)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Full Teaching Professor (Part-Time)

University of Denver | Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies | 2013–Present

  • Design and teach courses at the intersection of editorial design, brand identity, data storytelling, media literacy, and culture
  • Progressed through the Teaching Professor series to Full Teaching Professor, reflecting sustained excellence in teaching, curriculum design, and service
  • Serve as Faculty Advisor to The Denver Clarion, the university’s student newsroom:
    • Lead editorial strategy and mentor student leadership
    • Manage operations, payroll, and P&L
    • Guide the transition between print and digital publishing
  • Known for flipped classroom design, experiential learning, and adaptive pedagogy

Instructor, Entrepreneurship Program

University of Denver | Daniels College of Business | 2021–Present

  • Develop and teach short-form “Sprint” courses focused on The Art of Branding for Entrepreneurs
  • Help founders clarify narrative positioning, brand identity, and customer-centered storytelling
  • Translate editorial thinking into practical business strategy for early-stage ventures

Senior Brand Newsroom Journalist

Quad (Remote) | March 2023–February 2024

  • Worked inside a global brand newsroom supporting enterprise clients across industries
  • Authored The Week in Generative AI, a weekly column for marketers
  • Produced monthly industry analysis focused on postal, paper, and logistics systems
  • Collaborated with editorial, creative, and marketing leadership across distributed teams
  • Role concluded due to workforce reductions tied to contraction in the print sector

Brand Journalist

StickerGiant | Longmont, CO | January 2014–February 2023

  • Core member of the Marketing and Growth team, operating as an internal creative and editorial agency
  • Led blog, podcast, and brand journalism initiatives focused on small business storytelling
  • Launched Stickers on the Mic, a podcast featuring entrepreneurs and founders
  • Performed voiceover and on-camera work for advertising and digital campaigns
  • Helped launch and scale StickerGiant’s branded GIF program, generating billions of views across platforms
  • Contributed to sustained year-over-year growth in organic traffic and customer acquisition
  • Participated in the implementation of EOS/Traction and The Great Game of Business, shaping my approach to leadership and collaboration
  • Company acquired by Resource Label Group in 2021

Copywriter & Field Guide

Nature Valley Trail View (General Mills / McCann) | 2011–2013

  • Led on-location production in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Wrote scripts and served as on-camera talent for Trail View website and YouTube series
  • Project awarded a Cannes Lion and featured in Google’s Think With Google Creative Sandbox

Map Editor / Product Lead

BACKPACKER Magazine & BICYCLING Magazine | Boulder, CO | 2010–2013

  • Managed cartographic and navigation products across print, web, and mobile
  • Product manager for the BACKPACKER GPS Trails app
  • Led nationwide user-generated GPS content initiatives
  • Developed profitable webinars on backcountry navigation and map literacy
  • Worked across editorial, product, and revenue teams

Cartographer

Nokia (Navteq) | Washington, DC | 2007–2010

  • Managed a team of five producing digital and print mapping services
  • Supported major clients including the NFL, Honda, and convention bureaus
  • Served as technical liaison between production, sales, and client teams

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD), Curriculum & Instruction | University of Denver, 2025

Dissertation research on teaching presence, flipped classrooms, and adaptive learning

Master of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communications Research | University of Colorado-Boulder, 2005

Thesis on digital fan communities and media circulation

Bachelor of Science, Television, Radio & Film Production | Syracuse University, 2002

Community & Service

  • Youth Coach, City of Longmont (2014–Present)
  • Community Advisory Board, Rocky Mountain Public Media (2017–Present)
  • Organizing Team, TEDx Boulder (2016–2020)
  • Mentor, Online News Association Student Innovation Lab (2016–2017)

How I Can Plug In

I work effectively in roles that involve:

  • Learning & Development Strategy — designing research-backed learning experiences for teams and organizations
  • Content & Communications Leadership — building editorial systems and brand narratives that align strategy and voice
  • Curriculum & Program Design — launching new programs that generate revenue and engagement
  • Internal Enablement & Culture-Building — facilitating workshops and sprints that connect teams to mission
  • Consulting & Collaboration — serving as a fractional strategist, project lead, or thought partner

Let’s Talk

If you’re building something new, rethinking how your organization learns or communicates, or looking for a leader who bridges education, media, and strategy—I’d welcome the conversation.