Gun Control & RKBA

Founder
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
December 2012 – Present (2 years 9 months)Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to change laws regarding drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to build support for common-sense gun reforms. The nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers is demanding new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. Since its inception after the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Freelance Senior Consultant/Counselor
Fleishman-Hillard
November 2010 – June 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Freelance consultant/counselor for clients of Fleishman-Hillard.

Founder and President
VoxPop Public Relations
December 2008 – June 2012 (3 years 7 months)Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Self-employed by start-up strategic public relations agency created to help individuals, companies and organizations accelerate their growth, profitability, reputation and market presence through media relations, product launches, new media, events and promotions, messaging and media training, and issues management.

Vice President, Corporate Communications
WellPoint
December 2005 – December 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Led communications team for the country’s largest health benefits company and provided communications support for the country’s highest ranking female chief executive officer. Responsible for enterprise-wide media relations, including investor relations.

Director, Global Communications
GE Healthcare
2004 – 2006 (2 years)
Led ten-member communication team for $14 billion healthcare (medical diagnostics and devices) business within General Electric, a Fortune 100 company

Director, Global Public and Corporate Affairs
Monsanto
2001 – 2004 (3 years)
Provided corporate communications strategy and support for Fortune 500 life sciences and agricultural company.

Vice President, Corporate and Public Affairs
Fleishman-Hillard
1998 – 2001 (3 years)
Directed seven-member team that identified and managed issues and crises for clients, including Monsanto Company, BP Amoco, Bayer Corporation, Firestone, McDonald’s, Applebee’s, Purdue Pharma, Osco, BASF, and Hallmark, Inc.

Public Affairs Officer
Missouri State Government
1993 – 1998 (5 years)Jefferson City, Missouri
Worked for the administration of Governor Mel Carnahan, the Missouri House of Representatives, and the Missouri Department of Economic Development.