Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work:
American Diabetes Association
- Houston, Texas Area Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
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Hispanic Initiatives Mission Delivery
The Chroma Multicultural Health Communication Group
- New York City 2011 - Jun 2012
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Houston Community Stakeholder Liaison
Dia de la Mujer Latina
- Houston, Texas Area Feb 2008 - Feb 2012
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Director of Media Relations
Spaulding for Children
Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
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Development
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast
Jun 2005 - Feb 2006
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Marketing and Media Relations Manager
Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County
Aug 2004 - Jun 2005
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Special Projects
Childrens Museum Houston
Jun 2003 - Aug 2004
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Pubic Relations Associate
Education:
University of St. Thomas (TX) 1977 - 2002
BA, Bilingual Journalism
Skills:
Non-profit Bilingual Communications and Public Relations, Public Relations, Non-profits, Editing, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Bilingual Communications, Press Releases, Health, Social Services, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Television, Fundraising, Spanish, Management, Public Speaking
Honor & Awards:
PR Magazine Nonprofit PR Team of the Year 2004
Awards:
NON-PROFIT PR TEAM OF THE YEAR 2004
PR Magazine
National Public Relations Award in the Non-Profit Sector
Presidential Volunteer of the Year Award
White House
Awarded for 4 years as Volunteer Director of Media Relations for Dia de la Mujer Latina
Certifications:
Certified Community Health Worker/Promotor (es) de Salud, State of Texas