WORK
No two of these examples are in the same field, and no two begin the same way. I am industry agnostic, but the work stays consistent: I diagnose the real problem, build the strategy to solve it, and execute it. Whatever the starting point, the job is the same: turning something complicated, technical, or brand-new into a clear, persuasive case people can act on.
YALE VENTURES
Overview
Yale Ventures is Yale University's hub for turning faculty and student research into companies. Its founders are leading scientists, many pitching investors for the first time.
Challenge
Translate dense scientific research into clear, fundable pitches, and prepare first-time founders to deliver them to investors.
Service & Role
Curriculum Designer & Communications Coach
Output
Designed Yale Ventures' pitch curriculum • Coached faculty founders on turning research into fundable pitches • Produced a public-speaking and communication video series for the program• Delivered a live training, "Presentation Matters," at the Yale Innovation Summit
Results A video library Yale Ventures can use with every faculty cohort
A live pitch session at the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit
Direct requests for 1:1 coaching from faculty after the session
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WILLIAMS COLLEGE
I designed a course with adjunct professor on the psychology and economics of luxury, combining academic theory with real-world brand analysis and creative exercises.
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BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES
I contributed to communications strategy for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ hurricane resilience work in 2018, helping shape strategy and messaging around community recovery and infrastructure investment in vulnerable regions.
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ORENDER UNLIMITED
I work with Donna Orender, former WNBA president and founder of Generation W, on strategic communications and thought leadership.
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DIVERTING HATE
Overview Diverting Hate is a nonprofit that counters online radicalization and misogyny aimed at young men. Where the "manosphere" pulls young men toward harmful content, Diverting Hate intercepts those feeds and redirects them toward mental health support, work opportunities, and community.
Challenge Communicate a complex and technical approach to the issue clearly enough to win funders, partners, and public trust.
Service & Role Fractional Chief Communications Officer
Output Organizational messaging and narrative • Fundraising and donor presentations • Public-facing research and thought leadership • Introductory deck and video • Communications strategy across funders and partners
Results Messaging and materials now used across Diverting Hate's fundraising and partner work • A public research report that extended the organization's voice into the national conversation on AI and online harm
DIVERTING HATE
I advise Diverting Hate on communications and strategy to counter online misogyny and radicalization. Our work includes messaging frameworks, partnerships, fundraising strategy, and public-facing materials that connect digital prevention with real-world impact. White house
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BELLETRIST
UPSHOT LEAGUE
I helped Belletrist develop and articulate a new business concept—Belletrist Jr., a parent-child book club and subscription platform designed to foster connection through reading. My role included shaping the strategic foundation, positioning, and narrative for the venture.
I collaborated with the founders of UPSHOT, a new women’s basketball league, on brand identity, storytelling, and sponsorship materials that blend community, competition, and cultural impact.
THE JIM JOSEPH FOUNDATION
I coach senior executives on leadership communication, executive presence, and team alignment—linking personal growth to organizational strategy.
I wrote blog posts and thought-leadership pieces for executives at Common Era @The Jim Joseph Foundation, helping articulate insights on Jewish communal life in a clear, engaging, distinctive voice.
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PEMBROOKE AND IVES
CIRCLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
1:1 coaching for executives each at an inflection point and growing in the organization;
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