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November 11, 2024

Thrilled to announce that GLOW has officially become a nonprofit! Under Teresa’s inspiring leadership and with the dedication of her team, GLOW is now positioned to make an even greater impact in the lives of young women across Florida. Excited to share their Fall Update and celebrate this next chapter of empowerment and growth!

October 22, 2024

I had a wonderful time presenting marketing and communications strategies today at the Iowa Nonprofit Summit, alongside Chuck Rowe of Midwest Studies Group and our joint venture, Strategic Impact Alliance. Chuck shared valuable insights on self-leading strategic plans. Thank you, Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, for a great and informative day!

October 10, 2024

Thrilled to be taking on another video editing and content module project in the education world, this time with New York City Public Schools. "The goal is to ensure that all New York City students become strong readers, which is the single most important skill required for educational, career, and lifetime success." Thank you to education consultant Melodee Walker for connecting me to this team and the NYC Reads project.

September 24, 2024

Thank you to Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls for inviting me to emcee their event Saturday evening! It was a fun evening spent with wonderful friends, supporting a great cause. Learn more about the important work they do in the community at jlwcf.org.

September 23, 2024

Thank you to Americans for Independent Living (AFIL) for inviting me to present at their meeting yesterday. I provided insights on the best methods for engaging the public with their brand, focusing on effective social media and campaign strategies to raise awareness of the vital work they do for our veterans. Learn more at afil.org.

September 13, 2024

Another project completed! A big thank you to Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin for the opportunity to edit additional written and video content for the Kansas Math Project.

September 10, 2024

I’m grateful to the University of Texas College of Education for the opportunity to contribute to the Ohio Course for LMS, as well as for additional work on the Kansas Math Project. These extensive projects are not only impressive but also a great way for me to brush up on my math skills!

August 19, 2024

I'm excited to share that I've been invited to join the Leader Valley Council. A heartfelt thank you to Melissa Reade and Nicole Hackman for thinking of me to be part of this important work in the Cedar Valley. As a parent of a child attending a Leader in Me school, I’m passionate about contributing to the growth and success of this program, which strengthens our community even more. Stay tuned!

August 13, 2024

I’m incredibly grateful to influencer Caulin Donaldson (aka Trash Caulin) for his work in launching this #duet series to promote National CleanUp Day. Just a month ago, the idea of getting a video from every state seemed like an impossible task, but the series is thriving on TikTok to his 2.2M followers! I'm so grateful to be working with Caulin on this account through ANT Creative. Be sure to follow along on his TikTok page - @trashcaulin.

June 10, 2024

Introducing the Strategic Impact Alliance! We are thrilled to announce today that Midwest Studies Group and APT Communications, Marketing, and Media have joined forces to form the Strategic Impact Alliance. This partnership combines our expertise in fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, and communications to deliver full-service solutions for nonprofits, schools, government entities, and businesses. Read the full announcement - click here.

May 31, 2024

Our efforts for the Team NEIFB campaign supporting the Northeast Iowa Food Bank are crucial in reaching all 16 counties it serves. To ensure inclusive outreach, we've created 16 individual group pages on the NEIFB Facebook page, one for each county. If you're in the area, we invite you to join your county's Facebook group and consider becoming a member of Team NEIFB.

May 5, 2024

I had the honor of emceeing the first annual Bereaved Mother’s Day Social today for the non-profit organization Loving Tanner. What a beautiful experience it was. If you have experienced loss, remember that you are not alone, and there is an abundance of support available.

April 29, 2024

The GLOW Facebook page is up and running. If you live in the Panhandle of Florida, you have to check out everything this organization does for young girls. From spa days to leadership training, GLOW teaches girls they can Go Light Our World!

April 23, 2024

Thank you to Lauren Finke and Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley for inviting me to emcee the Mayors’ Volunteer Awards again this year. This event is very special to me, as it’s so wonderful and inspiring to see so many volunteers in our community be recognized in this special way. Congratulations to all of the nominees and honorees!

April 18, 2024

Thank you to UNI's Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association for asking me to host the 19th Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards today. It's great to see young people put together such an important event for the community.

March 28, 2024

I'm very proud to be on this list. Thank you, Grow Cedar Valley!

"This Women's History Month, Grow Cedar Valley is proud to honor the remarkable women entrepreneurs and leaders who enrich our community. Reflecting our commitment to fostering diversity and supporting the growth of diverse business ownership, we're excited to spotlight dynamic women-led businesses in the Cedar Valley. As part of our dedication to growing gender equality, these businesses will be offered a sponsored year-long membership to Grow Cedar Valley, empowering them with resources and opportunities to thrive."

March 23, 2024

We have officially rolled out a new community fundraising initiative for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Read more:
Northeast Iowa Food Bank Launches “Team NEIFB: Ending Hunger in Our Community for $15/Month” Campaign

March 13, 2024
Thank you to nonprofit organization GLOW for trusting me with your communications and marketing needs. GLOW's mission is to illuminate the futures of middle and high school girls in the Panhandle of Florida.

February 9, 2024

I'm so proud to be doing marketing and communications consulting work for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. I became involved with their mission years ago when I was a news anchor and am so glad to continue my involvement in this capacity. Learn more about closing the meal gap in Northeast Iowa: https://www.neifb.org/