PR & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - HALLMARK: Expressing the emotional and cultural relevance of the Hallmark brand through story

AWARDS:

  • CEO WALKING THE TALK AWARD: Honored for leadership and dedication advancing diversity across Hallmark’s marketplace, workplace, and workforce.

  • HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: As a Diversity & Inclusion leader and ERG chair, accepted Hallmark’s Corporate Equality Index honors in 2012 and 2013—recognizing the company’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, alongside top executives.

PUBLIC SPEAKING:

  • Delivered keynote address to university staff and faculty at UMKC’s Pride Breakfast, 2014.

  • Opened the GLC Business Equality Conference, “A Force for Change,” inspiring Kansas City’s LGBTQA business leaders at Shook, Hardy & Bacon.

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP:

  • Led Hallmark’s Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resource Group as Chair for 2 years and Co-Chair for 1 year, driving meaningful change.

  • Advised Public Relations on sensitive LGBTQIA product messaging and communications.

  • Co-developed and presented the Diversity & Inclusion Business Case to corporate leaders, influencing company-wide commitment.

  • Guided and presented The New Norm series for two years, reaching over 1,200 employees and fostering empathy across the organization.

  • Shared insights and leadership in Hallmark’s corporate blog Perspectives, bridging brand strategy and diversity advocacy.