Experience
I’ve worked in nonprofits, economic development, higher education and special education
Professional experience
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Hired to lead internal and external communications for a nationwide research program funded by the National Institutes of Health to identify and address barriers to healthcare
Supported closing out the program upon termination of national funding
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Created and implemented communications plans that helped raise the perception of the Richmond Region as an ideal business location among corporate executives from 2 percent to 30 percent
Managed marketing campaigns that helped secure around 30 projects from around the world generating 6,850-plus new jobs and nearly $3 billion in capital investment for community services
Generated a potential reach of 1.2 billion in media mentions between FY22 and FY24 by pitching journalists and securing earned media placements, inbound tours and media interviews
Increased the number of website sessions nearly 16 percent between FY21 and FY23 by planning, developing and launching a three-time award-winning website redesign
Maintained a 95 percent website performance health score through search engine optimization
Developed and distributed two monthly email newsletters to 2,500-plus subscribers for an average open rate of 44 percent and click-through rate of more than 10 percent
Generated an average 1.1 million organic social media impressions annually between FY21 and FY24 across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X
Increased the number of digital advertising impressions by 131 percent between FY21 and FY24
Created and implemented an award-winning video series to increase social media engagement yielding more than 24,400 impressions, 2,350-plus interactions and a 9.6 percent engagement rate
Planned, developed and executed the FY24 Annual Meeting run of show, leadership scripts and slide decks for 150-plus corporate executives and community leaders
Managed around 25 interns between FY21 and FY24 in writing blogs and press releases, creating social media content and print publications as well as supporting media relations efforts
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Created and implemented digital and print marketing strategies with social media and website content plus brochures and flyers
Led ~10 marketing, communications, graphic design, photography and videography student staff
Managed a content calendar to organize, edit and approve 10 to 15 social media posts per week across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Assisted with the development, execution and rollout of the first Rowan Campus Recreation app
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Hired, trained and managed 20-plus student employees for membership and customer services
Updated and maintained university software with member information and programming
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Planned and wrote about 15 social media posts week across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter and tracked monthly key performance indicators
Drafted and published 5 to 10 blogs and press releases per month
Assisted with media relations by monitoring journalists, publications and editorial calendars
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Wrote and published 60 social media posts per month across Facebook, Instagram and twitter
Contributed written content to monthly university and member email newsletters
Updated the website weekly with new programming and member information
Presented on inclusive storytelling at the national 2019 annual NIRSA conference
Education
Master of Arts, Strategic Communications - Rowan University (2019 to 2021)
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications - Virginia Commonwealth University (2015 to 2019)
Professional development
Communications Co-Chair, Public Relations Society of America Philadelphia (Oct. 2025 to Present)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair, Public Relations Society of America Philadelphia (May to Dec. 2025)
LGBTQ+ Engagement & Philanthropy committee member, Virginia Commonwealth University (Jan. 2024 to March 2025)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair, Public Relations Society of America Richmond (Nov. 2023 to March 2025)
Secretary, American Marketing Association Richmond (April 2023 to March 2025)
Marketing committee member, Richmond LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Jan. 2023 to March 2025)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee member, Public Relations Society of America Richmond (Jan. to Oct. 2023)
Awards
President’s Award, Public Relations Society of America Philadelphia, 2025
Rising Star Award, Public Relations Society of America Richmond, 2024
Library of Virginia, Commonwealth PR take top honors at annual public relations awards - Richmond BizSense
Public Relations Society of America recognizes Lee with Rising Star Award - Greater Richmond Partnership
PRSA Philly President’s Award
Rising Star Award Acceptance Speech
WTVR CBS6 Virginia This Morning
PRSA Richmond Rising Star Award
