Independent
Communications Consultant
I consult as a media relations manager, content strategist, language specialist and translator, as well as a bicultural communications expert. Clients include: Aspen Institute, Grassroots Leadership, Austin Child Guidance Center, Strong Women, Strong Girls, USAID, Service Design Mx, amongst others.
ECOLIFE CONSERVATION MX
CHALLENGE - Help non-profit organization to create communications and content products that look cohesive.
SOLUTION - Develop a work plan and strategy for a content style guide.
HOW I SOLVED IT
Provided general content recommendations.
Developed a workflow and a structured approach for a content style guide.
GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP
CHALLENGE - Improve the quality of Spanish translations for immigration non-profit.
SOLUTION - Provide high-quality localized Spanish content for immigrants and clients of the organization.
HOW I SOLVED IT
Incorporated testing and iterating to the translation process.
Followed plain-language guides for Spanish in Mexico.
Strong Women, Strong Girls
CHALLENGE - Help non-profit organization improve media relationships.
SOLUTION - Created media-specific content.
HOW I SOLVED IT
Created the organization’s press kit.
Curated graphic and audiovisual materials.
Developed campaign-specific press release.
Coached organization’s Executive Director on how to manage media relations.