Freelance and staff news writing
- Applied Neurology, New York, NY
- AuntMinnie.com
- Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, MN
- Ely Echo, Ely, MN
- Ely Miner, Ely, MN
- Grand Gazette, St. Paul, MN
- Hastings Star Gazette, Hastings, MN
- Mesabi Daily News, Virginia, MN
- Minnesota Business Journal, Minneapolis
- Minnesota Business Magazine, Minneapolis
- Neurology Now, Philadelphia, PA
- Neurology Reviews, Bloomfield, NJ
- NeuroPsychiatry Reviews, Bloomfield, NJ
- Minnesota Law & Politics, Minneapolis
- Minnesota Women’s Press, St. Paul, MN
- Pulse of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
- Pulmonary Reviews, Parsippany, NJ
- St. Paul Pioneer Press, St. Paul, MN
Sr. Manager, Media and Public Relations
American Academy of Neurology, St. Paul, MN (International headquarters) 2000 through 2004
- Led national and international media relations strategy for 18,000-member association of neurologists worldwide focusing on clinical research, medical education and public outreach.
- Disseminated more than 400 reports on science and medical research news to coincide with publication of Neurology, a prestigious twice-monthly scientific journal, and during four annual scientific meetings.
Business Owner
Stone International Communications, St. Paul, MN 1999 to 2000
- Freelance writer and media relations consultant for publications, non-profits and businesses (Writer for Minnesota Business Journal, Minnesota Law & Politics, Minnesota Business Magazine, media and events consultant for Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association, Festival of Nations, Minnesota Alliance for Progressive Action, among others)
Director of Communications
Minnesota Trade Office, Department of Trade & Economic Development, St. Paul, MN 1994 to 1999
- Provided leadership communications including speeches for three governors (Perpich, Carlson and Ventura), statistical fact books, international trade show booths, and annual awards program.
- Planned and executed communication plans and business briefing materials for 12 governor-led trade missions.
- Planned media outreach surrounding economic development programs including a national worker retention project and Minnesota’s ranking as “Most Livable State.”
Communications Specialist
Minnesota Trade Office, Department of Trade & Economic Development, St. Paul, MN 1988 to 1994
- Spurred public interest in Minnesota’s international connections and opportunities through news releases, media relations, speeches, editorials and direct mail.
- A major contributor to media relations efforts surrounding more than 50 international dignitaries, including Mikhail Gorbachev’s historic visit (receiving a national award from the American Economic Development Council for the “Gorbachev Press Kit”)
Writer
Minnesota Senate, St. Paul, MN 1987 to 1988
- Staff writer covering all legislation introduced in Senate agriculture, commerce, employment, environment, local and urban government, taxes and transportation committees and subcommittees for Senate publications.
Director of Community Services & Public Information
Vermilion Community College, Ely, MN 1984 to 1986
- Developed and managed extensive package of continuing/community education course offerings.
- Established four new extension sites in rural Native American communities.
Staff writer
Mesabi Daily News, Virginia MN 1982 to 1984
Ely Miner, weekly newspaper, Ely, MN 1980 to 1982
Volunteer
Founding board member of the Project Management Institute’s Healthcare SIG, May 2003 – May 2004. A non-profit organization, www.pmihealthcare.org , the SIG is dedicated to promoting best project management practices within the health care sector. The organization grew to 800 members worldwide by April 2004.
Communications coordinator for Citizens for Election Integrity - Minnesota, a non-profit dedicated to transparent elections and accurate vote counting.
Affiliation