Services

Empowering mission-driven organizations with strategic communications, crisis management, executive counsel, and public affairs.

  • Emily specializes in strategic communications and planning that help organizations meet their business and reputation goals. Using data-driven insights, she works closely with clients to refine their unique story and ensure it resonates with key audiences. With disciplined execution, Emily positions brands to stand out and sustain long-term credibility.

    Example Deliverables

    • Comprehensive, data-informed communications strategies

    • Tailored messaging frameworks aligned with organizational objectives

    • Ongoing performance analysis to guide future enhancements

  • Drawing on her deep experience navigating global communications crises, Emily helps clients identify risks before they become urgent issues. She prepares leadership teams with clear escalation protocols and crisis response tools, so they can respond quickly and effectively under pressure. Whether it’s a sudden reputational challenge or a complex issue brewing behind the scenes, Emily’s approach ensures clients are ready to protect their brand and maintain public trust.

    Example Deliverables

    • Risk assessments and scenario planning

    • Rapid-response protocols and materials

    • Post-crisis reputational recovery and stakeholder engagement strategies

  • Emily offers one-on-one counsel to leaders who want to elevate their public profile and influence policy debates. By crafting compelling narratives and coaching executives on message discipline, she sets leaders up for success across media interviews, public appearances, and thought leadership opportunities. Her guidance ensures clients’ expertise shines through, strengthening their position as credible voices shaping the conversation in their fields.

    Example Deliverables

    • Customized executive messaging and positioning strategies

    • Speaker and media training, including interview preparation

    • High-impact content development for op-eds, reports, and speaking engagements

  • Emily’s extensive background in government and political communications positions her to advise on high-level policy issues and advocacy strategies. She helps organizations influence public discourse and shape legislative outcomes by establishing direct lines of communication with key stakeholders, generating compelling messages, and guiding leaders through complex political environments. Through thoughtful planning and a proactive approach, Emily ensures that advocacy efforts align with broader organizational goals and values.

    Example Deliverables

    • Policy landscape analysis and stakeholder mapping

    • Strategy development for legislative and public affairs campaigns

    • Targeted message creation and distribution for relevant policymaking audiences

    • Relationship building and engagement with government, NGO, and industry partners

Experience

During her six years at Meta, Emily spearheaded global public affairs strategies and led high-stakes communications on issues ranging from international crises to trust & safety to data transparency. By combining proactive storytelling with real-time crisis response, Emily helped Meta protect its brand globally and build trust among users, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Emily served in President Barack Obama’s Administration at the Office of Management and Budget, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of State. She shaped and led communications for key policy initiatives, including federal budgets, regulatory agendas, small business advocacy, and international climate change negotiations. In these roles, Emily executed government-wide communications strategies and crisis management, navigated intense media scrutiny, and provided clear messaging for Cabinet Secretaries and other administration leadership, honing her ability to deliver impactful results in complex, fast-paced environments.

Emily partnered with the Tech Coalition to elevate awareness of its mission, products, and initiatives in the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse. She developed and executed strategic communications plans for tech industry initiatives and global events to help ensure that stakeholders understand the Coalition’s commitment to a safe online experience for children. By providing hands-on guidance and crafting clear, compelling stories, Emily helped the Tech Coalition grow its reputation as a trusted leader in online safety.