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About Me\"\"<\/h1>\n

With over 25 years experience, I\u2019m an award-winning writer prolific in both humor and heartstrings. I’m also a brand builder, team leader, culture creator, believer in the magic of empathy, and a skilled presenter across everything from Fortune 500 companies to tiny non-profits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As CCO of Oberland, a small purpose-driven agency, my not-so-secret dream of pairing creativity with a conscience came true. But I also added profitability and notoriety to the equation. Our team won nationally-recognized clients including e.l.f., Michaels and Thinx. We were named most innovative company of the year by <\/span>Fast Company,<\/span><\/i> named purpose-led agency of the year twice by Adage, and won numerous industry awards including One show, Effie, Andy, Clio and Cannes where our \u201cSo Many Dicks\u201d campaign for e.l.f. got millions of people from teens to business barons talking about boardroom diversity, and had the rare honor of being shortlisted in both Titanium and Glass lions.<\/span><\/p>\n

I was named to the Adweek Creative 100 list twice, most recently in 2025, and named one of the thirty most creative women in advertising by <\/span>Business Insider. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Along the way,<\/span> I\u2019ve worked on big brands like Nike, ESPN, Best Buy, IBM, Kroger and JetBlue. I helped Wheat Thins make their first foray into the SuperBowl (and win a gold lion), raised one million dollars nearly overnight for a Small AIDS Charity, \u201cKeep a Child Alive,\u201d\u00a0 (snagging several gold lions), and when feminine care came calling (U by Kotex) I helped turn the category on its head bidding a fond farewell to blue liquids and white pants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When I\u2019m not whispering to clients, I\u2019m whispering to dogs, and have represented the U.S in the international sport of dog agility (Yes! It\u2019s a sport. And yes! It\u2019s totally cool!) winning major championships, including Westminster. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Experience<\/h1>\n

OBERLAND | NYC<\/h4>\n

Chief Creative Officer\u00a0 (2022 – present )
\ne.l.f. Beauty, Michaels, Thinx, ACLU, Brady, Children\u2019s Place, Policy Link<\/p>\n

DDB | NYC<\/h4>\n

Chief Creative Officer\u00a0 (2018 -2022)
\nKroger, Pure Leaf, Lipton, Aflac, Cotton Inc, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Capital One, Coors, Juv\u00e9derm, Tribeca Film Festival, World Wildlife Federation<\/p>\n

Grey | NYC<\/h4>\n

Executive Creative Director (2013 – 2018)
\nBest Buy, NFL, Pringles, Bose, Downy, TNT Networks, Marriott, Emirates<\/p>\n

TBWA\/Chiat\/Day | NYC<\/h4>\n

Group Creative Director (2\/10 \u2013 9\/13)
\nKahlua, Keep a Child Alive, Twix, Wheat Thins, Nivea, Birds Eye, Pepsi, World Trade Center<\/p>\n

JWT | NYC<\/h4>\n

Creative Director (1\/07 \u2013 2\/10)
\nJetBlue, Smirnoff, Domino’s, HSBC, Ford, Kleenex, Diamond Trade Commission<\/p>\n

Wieden + Kennedy | NYC<\/h4>\n

Senior Copywriter (4\/04 \u2013 1\/07)
\nNike, ESPN, Brand Jordan, Sharp, Coca-Cola Company, U.S. Trust<\/p>\n

Ogilvy & Mather | NYC<\/h4>\n

Partner\/ Senior Copywriter (10\/99 \u2013 4\/04)
\nIBM, Sprite, Motorola, Miller, Brill’s Content Magazine, Ice Mountain Water, Ad Council, ONDCP, Contentville<\/p>\n

Fashion Institute of Technology | NYC<\/h4>\n

Teacher – Concepts in Advertising<\/p>\n

Custom Rock Jewelry | NYC<\/h4>\n

Co-Founder – My sister and I make cool jewelry and sell it to people<\/p>\n

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Awards<\/h1>\n

Cannes (lions of every color), Clios, One Show, One Show Integrated, Communication Arts, Art Director’s Cub, D&AD, Effie, Adweek \u2013 best spots of the year, Women’s Image Network, ANDY awards.<\/p>\n

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Education<\/h1>\n

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA<\/strong>
\nBachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
\nMajor in English, Minor in Religious Studies<\/p>\n

Adhouse, NYC<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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