Dedicated in-depth researcher, writer and editor … Relationship builder connecting ideas, people, and resources … Reliable project manager who emphasizes follow-through on even the smallest commitments … Planner and organizer with foresight and attention to detail … Confident public speaker … Enthusiastic self-learner who also enjoys teaching, effective at group instruction and one-on-one hands-on consulting … Harnesses different media and technology tools to target audiences and tailor solutions to challenges. Passionate about education and equity issues. Interested in international comparative education policy and the potential for collaboration across stakeholder groups to strengthen public education. - Three years of experience in graduate school – working on projects in program design and evaluation, policy analysis, and grant writing. - Five years of experience in community journalism and public relations with technology clients in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR.