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JD, University of Florida Law School, Holland Law Center, Gainesville, FL

BA, English, with Honors, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

BISCAYNE TIMES April 2016 to present

Environmental Columnist, “Going Green” | A print and online monthly news magazine

Reported column concerning current issues, including water quality, climate change and biodiversity.

MESA MEDIA GROUP, INC. February 2002 to present

Freelance writer.

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE February 2008 – April 2009

Media, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator.

PORTER NOVELLI INTERNATIONAL February 2000 – May 2002

Communications Manager

Directed Florida communications for the Florida Department of Health, "truth" anti-tobacco health campaign.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GOVERNMENT December 1996 – February 2000

Communications and Marketing Manager, Miami-Dade County

Supervised web site management, graphic arts, photography, and communications for the Miami-Dade County Parks Department and Mayor’s Communications Office. Served as speechwriter for the Office of the Mayor.

THE BEACON COUNCIL February 1995 - September 1996

Communications Director

Directed external and internal communications for the economic development organization. Served as speech writer for President and Officers.

THE MIAMI HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY November 1988 – January 1992

News Reporter and Editor

Reported on local government, growth and development and environmental issues. Municipal coverage, agriculture, historic preservation, land-use and urban planning. Former real estate news reporter.

“Creating an Urban Gateway to Biscayne National Park on Virginia Key,” National Parks Traveler, April 26, 2010

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Society of Environmental Journalists

Member of the Florida Bar

Florida Real Estate Associate

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