Press Secretary and senior communications strategist with 18 years of experience across government, media, and higher education. Former legislative advisor and award-winning journalist with newsroom experience in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, delivering high-impact storytelling, strategic policy messaging, and trusted public engagement.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Bilingual (English/Farsi)
- Social Media
- Storytelling
- Video Production & Editing
- Basic HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Data Analysis
- Content Management Systems
- Media Relations
- Strategic Communication
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Policy Analysis
- Community Outreach
- MS Office Suite
- News Photography
- Interviewing
- Deadline-driven
- Team player, strong collaborator
- Quick and eager learner
- AP Style
- Project Management
- Teaching
- Event Planning
- Research
HONORS & AWARDS
- 2018 John Swett Award for Media Excellence from the California Teachers Association
- 2018 Business News Coverage Award from the California News Publishers Association
- 2012 Commendation from CA Assemblyman Evan Low (as sitting Mayor of Campbell)
EDUCATION
- Saint Mary’s College of California, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in History