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Strategic Communication, Public Relations Planning
B.A., Journalism/Communications, Juniata College, 1986
Language Proficiency Degree, University of Strasbourg, France 1985

"Creating an E-newsletter," presenter, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, Regional Conference (Boston), November 2003; State University of New York/Council for University Affairs and Development Educational Conference, June 2004.

"Small Shop Strategies for Big-Time Media Results," panelist, State University of New York/Council for University Affairs and Development Educational Conference, June 2004.

"Creating an E-newsletter," presenter, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, Regional Conference, November 2003.

News Writing and Messaging, roundtable discussion leader, State University of New York/Council for University Affairs and Development Educational Conference, June 2003.

"Branding Monroe Community College," co-presenter, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, Regional Conference, October 1999, and National Conference, March 2002; Strategic Enrollment Management Regional Conference, November 2001.

"Image Management," panelist, State University of New York/Council for University Affairs and Development, June 1997.

  • Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), District II, Board of Directors, 2004-2007
  • S.U.N.Y./C.U.A.D. Board of Directors, 1997-2005
  • St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, Rochester, Board of Directors, 2001-Present
  • Brighton Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2002-2005
  • Leadership Rochester, Class of 1999
  • Public Relations Society of America, Rochester Chapter, Board of Directors, 1998-2002
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Inc., Rochester Chapter, 2001-2003
  • United Way Campaign at Monroe Community College, Co-chair, 1996, 1997
  • Penn Yan Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee, 1992-1994, Board of Directors, 1988-1994
    • Best of Category, Government Relations, SUNYCUAD, June 2006.
    • Best of Category, Media Relations, Media Launch of MCC's New Residence Halls, SUNYCUAD, June 2004.
    • Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service, May 2004.
    • Best of Category, Excellence in News Writing, Focusing MCC Press Releases on Messages, SUNY/CUAD, June 2003.
    • Chosen for participation in National Institute for Leadership Development program, 2003-2004.
    • "40 Under 40," named one of 40 Rochester leaders under the age of 40 by the Rochester Business Journal, October 2001
    • Judges’ Citation, Community Relations Category, Presidential Inauguration, SUNY/CUAD, June 2001
    • Best of Category, Community Relations Category, Introducing MCC Branding Program Internally, SUNY/CUAD, June 2000
    • Silver Medallion, Class Schedule, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, District I, October 1999
    • CASE 1993 Circle of Excellence, member of advancement team recognized for growth and strength in fund-raising program
    • 1989 Director of the Year, Penn Yan Area Chamber of Commerce