June 2023 - present

Director of Creative Strategy at The Soze Agency, a worker-owned cooperative made up of entrepreneurs, activists, storytellers, artists and strategists. Guided by three core values: compassion, authenticity and equity, Soze creates strategies for the future, immersive pop-up experiences, expansive social movements and high-profile, large-scale public events.

January - June 2023

Senior / Director level strategist-for-hire specializing in brand strategy and positioning, creative ideation, messaging, research and analysis, social impact, and more.

February 2023 - October 2024

Co-founder of a radically inclusive gym in Brooklyn, NY that is changing the conversation around who fitness is for.

September 2020 - December 2022

Founding Member and Director of Community Partnerships at the digital startup healthcare platform focused on the LGBTQIA+ community. I ran the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Care Fund that providers HRT access to people around the country, and have worked in building the foundations of the employer care offering, as well as the information resource hub, The Library. FOLX Health provides end-to-end virtual primary care, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), PrEP, care navigation, content and community through a diverse network of LGBTQ+ specialized providers. FOLX was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022, as well as one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Health Companies of 2022.

April 2020 - April 2021

Brand Advisor for the small-but-might body neutral digital fitness platform. Led social and brand strategy in collaboration with core team.

August 2019 - September 2020

Senior Strategist turned Strategy Director at this purpose-driven strategic consultancy. Acted as strategic lead across new business and existing clients to bring real-world impact for good to brands, non-profits, and philanthropies.

Clients: Nike, ClimateWorks Foundation, Children's Rights, Headstrong Project, Alive Ventures, Rhia Ventures, Merck for Mothers, ONE.org, World Vision, Our Turn

March - July 2019

Senior Creative Strategist at experiential, "post-advertising" agency. Brought together strategic rigor and creative ideation in this specific role to support and lead new business outreach while building structure for existing client partners.

Clients: Spotify, Strava, LEGO, The High Line, Yousician

October 2017 - February 2019

Senior Strategist. Supported and led accounts for some of the world's most influential brands through research, strategy, and brief development. Additionally, worked to transform LGBTQ employee resource group McCannQ from a social function, to a proactive business line offering mindful strategies to existing clients.

Clients: State Street Global Advisors, Nespresso, Mastercard, Verizon

April 2016 - September 2017

Brand Planner. Built out my baseline brand planner and strategist skillsets through an emphasis on research and presentation for existing clients and new business pitches.

Clients: IKEA, Hospital for Special Surgery, Synchrony Financial, Comcast Business, BuildOn

September 2013 - April 2016

Executive Assistant turned Junior Strategist. First ad agency home where I supported the Chairman before being dropped into brand strategy and new business. Led and supported research and discovery for existing and prospective clients, creative strategy and brief writing, and some UX design.

Clients: KIND Snacks, Mirinda (PepsiCo)

January 2010 - August 2013

Intern quickly turned Artist Manager & Project Manager. Responsible for day-to-day management and support of artists including Lou Reed, JD Samson & Johanna Fateman of Le Tigre, Company of Thieves, DIIV, Blonde Redhead, The Drums, She Wants Revenge, Kishi Bashi, The Gaslight Anthem, and others. Project management and creative ideation for the recordings of Allen Ginsberg in collaboration with The Allen Ginsberg Estate.

May 2019 - present

Creator of non-binary health and wellness Instagram, @themshealth which offers original content, research, news coverage, professional advice, recommendations, and more for the transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive community (and our allies).

August 2019 - present

Advisory Council Member. Third Wave provides grant-making and donor mobilizing to advance the community power, well-being, and self-determination of young Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) most directly impacted by and best positioned to end gender oppression. We specifically resource grassroots movements that are 1) multi-issue, 2) community-led, and 3) unapologetically queer, trans, intersex, and sex worker-led.

June 2022 - present

Juror & Executive Member of The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) and juror for the Anthem Awards. The Anthem Awards celebrates purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide.

August 2013 - July 2019

Director of Creative Strategy & Partnerships for NYC-based, volunteer-run queer fashion collective. Responsible for creative ideation, pitching brand partnerships, and financial sponsorship for annual 2,500-person NYFW show, along with special event production and support.

August 2009 - December 2012

Bachelor’s of Individualized Study in Alternative Forms of Kinship. Honors Scholar.