Creative portfolio.

An early-pandemic CEO message that starts with employees’ well-being, then gives clear direction: stay connected, support colleagues, and follow trusted information. It shows how empathy and practical guidance can work together in a leader’s voice.

My contributionExecutive message writing

“Don’t withdraw into an email-only mindset. Call each other.”

From the selected writing

An executive speech inviting university students to see energy as a place for technological innovation and meaningful work. Humor and a school-of-fish analogy connect individual talent with a shared ambition for change.

My contributionSpeechwriting

“First, however, let’s talk about fish.”

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Two messages that give employees a reason and a way to speak up. One introduces a CEO podcast shaped by employee questions; the other explains a culture survey’s purpose, anonymity, and use. Together, they show writing that makes participation clear and credible.

My contributionExecutive message writing

“Please use this opportunity to help our organization better understand what is and isn’t working so we can prioritize and focus on areas in need of attention.”

From the selected writing

A public announcement bringing together financial information, leadership perspective, and the company’s next chapter.

My contributionOne of the early and final editors

A boy’s missing tortoise became a story that traveled far beyond its Texas neighborhood. I reported, wrote, and photographed the original feature for The Woodlands Villager; ABC stations in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco republished it the next day.

My contributionReporting, writing, and photography