Summary of Qualifications
15 years of progressively responsible work in strategic communications and public relations supporting built environments, architecture and design, economic development and community engagement.
Expertise in executive communications, brand storytelling, and editing.
Highly skilled in persuasive writing with a strong understanding of accessible and inclusive language, demographic research, and equitable engagement practices.
Employment
Senior Communications Manager, Cumming Group, New York City, (2024-Present)
Project Manager, Stepherson & Associates Communications, Seattle and New York City (2018-2024)
Communications Director, Life Science Washington, Seattle (2017-2018)
Marketing-Communications Specialist, Univ. of Washington, Seattle (2012-2017)
Intern, Global Technology Practice, Weber Shandwick, Seattle (2012)
Intern, Digital Practice, Edelman, Seattle (2011)
Pro Bono & Community Service
The Trust for Public Lands, PNW Next Generation Council
Northwest Universal Design Council
Catholic Housing Services/Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Professional Affiliations
The Municipal Art Society of New York
Society for Marketing Professional Services
Skills & Competencies
Adobe InDesign, Zoom Webinars, Smartsheet, MailChimp, Wordpress, Drupal, PublicInput, SocialPinpoint, Google Analytics, U.S. Census Bureau/American Fact Finder, Associated Press Style Guide
Accolades and Honors
Green Lake Community Center Redevelopment, Summit Award, PRSA Puget Sound (2021)
SR 500 Safety Improvement Study, Summit Award, PRSA Puget Sound (2019)
SR 500 Safety Improvement Study, TransComm Skills Contest Winner, AASHTO (2018)
Education
Master of Public Administration, University of Washington, 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism-Public Relations, Western Wash. University, 2010
Selected Communications Projects By Sector
Higher Education
College of Arts & Sciences Be Boundless Campaign, University of Washington (2014-2016)
Department of Astronomy 50th Anniversary Celebration, University of Washington (2015-2016)
Textile and Fiber Arts
A Quilter’s Retrospective: 2001-2024, Maureen Coupe Toomey (2025)
Open Spaces, Parks & Placemaking*
Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Arts Strategic Plan, City of Shoreline (2023)
Eastrail Wayfinding Project, Toole Design, King County Parks (2022-2023)
South Lake Union Community Center, NBBJ, Seattle Parks & Recreation (2021)
Freeway Park Improvements Project, Walker Macy, Seattle Parks & Recreation (2021)
Seattle Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan, Seattle Parks & Recreation (2021)
Green Lake Community Center Redevelopment, Miller Hull Partnership, Seattle Parks & Recreation (2020)
City of Issaquah Wayfinding Project, KPG-Psomas (2019-2021)
Land Use, Master Planning and Environmental Policy*
Civic Campus Initiative, Northwest Studio, King County Facilities Management (2019-2024)
UWMC - Northwest Major Institution Master Plan, NBBJ (2022-2024)
Everett Park District EIS, EA, City of Everett (2023)
47 Degrees North SEIS, EA, City of Cle Elum (2020)
Mass Transportation, Connections and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)*
Light Rail Fares and Station Parking Engagement Initiative, Sound Transit (2023-2024)
Federal Way TOD Online Engagement, PRR, Sound Transit (2023-2024)
148th Non-Motorized Bridge, KPFF, City of Shoreline (2019-2023)
Sound Transit System Access Plan, Nelson-Nygaard, Sound Transit (2019)
Transportation Planning and Safety*
SR 520/148th Ave NE Interchange - Overlake Access Ramp, HNTB, WSDOT (2018-2021)
SR 410 - 234th Avenue East to Garrett Street Congestion Study, Parametrix, WSDOT (2018)
SR 500 Safety Improvement Study, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), (2018)
Environmental Health and Water Quality*
Clean Water Plan, Ross Strategic, King County Wastewater Treatment Division (2019-2022)
Pipers Creek Natural Drainage System, Berger Partnership, Seattle Public Utilities (2021)
Willowmoor Floodplain Control Project, TetraTech, King County DNRP (2018-2019)
* Denotes projects done in Washington state through Stepherson & Associates Communications.