Where I’ve Worked

2021 - Present
Intermountain Health
Public Relations & Communications Manager

Lead public relations, media relations, crisis communications, partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement across two hospitals and six clinics in Northern Utah.

• Build and strengthen relationships with 80+ community leaders, elected officials, business organizations, and educational institutions through regular community rounding to support organizational priorities and trust.

• Lead public relations, media relations, and crisis communications by coordinating interviews and announcements, identifying and preparing spokespeople, and partnering with leadership to protect reputation during sensitive situations.

• Drive internal and leadership communications, keeping executives and caregivers aligned while using storytelling to strengthen messaging, reputation, and community connection.

• Support brand partnerships and sponsorships, including Utah State University and Beaver Mountain, through event activations, contract deliverables, and creative development of new opportunities as they arise.

• Partner with local influencers, including Cache Valley Buzz (26.5K) and Best of Logan (28K), to expand reach and connect with new audiences.

• Manage 50+ sponsorships and events annually and led a hospital patient tower opening that welcomed 1,000+ community members during a coordinated, single-day celebration.

• Led the effort to re-engage 22 hospital social media pages after a system merger, coordinating 20 colleagues and lifting engagement, reach, and participation 10–20% while building KPI frameworks.

2021 - Present
Health West
Marketing & Outreach Manager

Led marketing, communications, PR, and brand strategy for a multi-site community health organization, managing a team of four and a budget of $300K.         

• Led public relations and media relations, including press releases, interviews, internal messaging, and a weekly radio segment with host Kelly Martinez on KORR 104 in Southeast Idaho.

• Owned and managed a $300,000 annual budget, allocating spending across campaigns, partnerships, sponsorships, and events.

• Directed a comprehensive rebrand spanning website, digital, print, and physical sites, strengthening brand reputation and perception while increasing website traffic 56%.

• Guided a four-person team across multiple sites, working together on sponsorships, events, and community outreach to build relationships and drive impact.

• Built relationships with elected officials, local business leaders, and community partners, including Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) and Idaho State University, strengthening trust and visibility.