Occupation: Lead Communications Manager
Company: Oh Hello Agency
Born: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education:
MA in English Language and Literature, General, Sam Houston State University (2009)
BA in English Language and Literature, General, Sam Houston State University (2007)
Certifications:
Using Generative AI: Prompt Writing for PR, Communications, and Marketing Professionals Course, Meltwater (2025); Engage Year-End Release Course ’24 Badge, Meltwater (2024); Explore Year-End Release Course ’24 Badge, Meltwater (2024); Klear Year-End Release Course ’24, Meltwater (2024); Public Relations Year-End Release Course ’24 Badge, Meltwater (2024); Numerous Certificates (80)
Career:
Contributor, BroadwayWorld.com (2025-Present)
Lead Communications Manager, Oh Hello (2024-Present)
Contributor, OutSmart Magazine (2022-Present)
Deputy Press Secretary, New York City Department of Education (2024)
Substitute Teacher, New York City Department of Education (2024)
Senior Communications Manager, NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride, Inc. (2023)
Audience Engagement Specialist, The WNET Group (2021-2023)
Editor-in-Chief of Theatre Recordings, BroadwayWorld.com (2013-2022)
Contributing Editor, BroadwayWorld.com (2012-2013)
Nutrition Coach, Client Success Manager, JCFIT (2020-2021)
Communications Manager, Joe’s Pub, The Public Theater (2019-2021)
Contributor, NewNowNext.com, MTV Networks/Logo (2017-2021)
Contributor, Out.com, Here Media Inc. (2014-2021)
Publicity Manager, National Sawdust (2018-2019)
Media Coordinator, DG+CO (2017-2018)
Publicity Assistant, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (2016-2017)
Interim Publicity Associate, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (2014-2016)
Freelance Digital Copy Editor, Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast (2014)
Contributor, Houston Press (2012-2014)
Festival Ticket Coordinator, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (2014)
Teacher, Goose Creek CISD (2010-2014)
Adjunct Faculty Member, Lee Community College (2010)
Lecturer, Sam Houston State University (2009-2010)
Published Works:
Author, “From Our Stage to Your Living Room,” Playbill (2017); Author, “Where Art Meets Athleticism,” Houston Ballet Magazine (2017); Author, “Dancing Through a Carnival: Christopher Wheeldon’s “Carousel (A Dance)” Returns to Houston Ballet,” Playbill (2017); Author, “Simplicity is Spellbinding in La Bayadère’s Iconic “Kingdom of the Shades” Scene,” Playbill (2017); Author, “Up and Away: Welcoming a New Audience to Lincoln Center,” Playbill (2015); Author, “A Deliciously Discomforting Dinner Party,” Playbill (2015); Author, “American Songbook in the Penthouse,” Playbill (2015); Author, “The Mad Thick Feck: Using Linguistic Clues to Characterize Padraic,” Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities (2009)
Awards:
Honoree, Pride in the Media, OutSmart Magazine (2024); Honoree, Pride in PR, PR Week (2024); Honoree, MVP of the Month, Men’s Health (2021); Honoree, Top Overall Editor 2013, BroadwayWorld (2014); Grantee, Goose Creek Education Foundation (2013); Grantee, Goose Creek Education Foundation (2012); Grantee, Goose Creek Education Foundation (2010)
Memberships:
Community Leader, Meltwater (2023-Present); Publicist, Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club (2017-2019)
Family:
Life Partner
Hobbies:
Going to live arts performances, including theater, ballet, opera and concerts; Reading; Writing