Work Experience

Director of Product, Global Press, Dec. 2024 - present

• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution for the Global Press product ecosystem, serving millions of readers worldwide.

• Oversee cross-functional product teams spanning engineering, design, editorial, and operations.

• Develop and implement innovative internal tools that improved team efficiency by 20% and accelerated content publication cycles.

• Drive product roadmaps that align with both mission and revenue goals, strengthening brand presence and donor engagement.

Creative Director, Global Press, Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2024

• Directed the visual identity and user experience for all organizational brands and products.

• Owned the product lifecycle for CMS, learning systems, intranet, DAM, and public-facing websites, ensuring accessibility and multilingual support.

• Led three major site redesigns that improved site speed by 40% and increased audience engagement by 35%.

• Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary team of 15+ designers, developers, and content producers, fostering innovation and collaboration during pandemic-related shifts.

Creative Director, Global Press Journal, Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2021

• Directed newsroom design, production, and visual storytelling across 40+ country bureaus.

• Spearheaded the launch of a multilingual, mobile-first publishing approach, increasing international readership by 60%.

• Managed editorial and production budgets while maintaining the highest ethical standards in journalism.

Senior Visual Editor, Global Press Journal, Feb. 2018 - Nov. 2018

• Established a cohesive visual strategy that differentiated the brand from competitors.

• Led a team of photo editors in producing impactful visual packages that earned industry awards and elevated the organization’s profile.

• Streamlined digital production processes, reducing turnaround time on stories by 30%.

Print & Digital Design Editor, Omaha World-Herald, May 2015 - Feb. 2018

• Designed and optimized cross-platform content for Nebraska’s largest newsroom.

• Managed social media accounts and led digital design for special projects.

Project Designer, Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2014 - May 2015

• Led design for special projects that combined data visualization, long-form storytelling, and print/digital integration.

• Oversaw major projects including election and MLB All-Star coverage.

News Designer, Washington Post, June 2010 - June 2014

• Designed front-page and Sunday visuals for one of the nation’s most respected newspapers.

• Collaborated on high-profile investigative and feature projects, earning multiple Society for News Design awards.

• Contributed to early digital-first and responsive design initiatives, setting templates later adopted organization-wide.