Internal Communications

In a remote-first work environment, how do you keep thousands of employees around the globe connected to a company’s mission, values and business objectives? Through the internal communications team.

In my role as an Internal Communications Manager at a tech company valued at over $100 billion, I supported a senior executive across the full range of her communications needs. I also designed and executed communications strategies to keep employees informed, aligned and inspired to create their best work. My efforts spanned all internal channels and included company-wide programs and events. 

Big tech moves fast, demanding an ability to operate through ambiguity and a problem-solving mindset. Conveniently, I possess both. This allowed me to face crisis and change management situations with a strategic eye and a deft touch, working effectively with stakeholders at every level of the company.

Here is a small sampling of my body of work, including redacted samples of programming that I developed and built out while at the company.

Dalton Centennial Campaign

Our founding principles will always be our touchstone. However we have a responsibility to change with the changing world, following the directive of our founder almost 100 years ago. The upcoming 100-year anniversary of the school is an unprecedented opportunity to honor our past and write our future.

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Disability Inclusion Programming

“Being deliberate and intentional about disability inclusivity is important everywhere. And it is of critical importance here, where our mission is to drive connection and belonging. Those who use our listings may be doing so for business travel, or they may be reuniting with friends and family. The homes where they stay should be an accelerator for connection– open and inviting for travelers of all abilities. And that’s not all. Those who come to our platform should be able to navigate comfortably and find listings that meet their needs. Product and platform both should lead with inclusivity.”

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ForeignAirs Fireside Chat

“Our disaster team has typically funded relief workers who are the first persons deploying to impacted areas to offer support– and to get us ground truth about what is happening. Are structures safe? Habitable? Are the areas where there are properties accessible? Is there clean water available? Is there a food source that people can access? Is the power on? These are really important questions we need answers to that inform our decision-making as to what kind of support we can offer.”

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Year-End Recap

“I set out the call, but you carried it forward and amplified our central efforts in your organizations… Those efforts have reverberated in the ability of our people to focus, create, work hard and deliver value to our hosts and guests and the communities from which they hail. We have much to be proud of.“

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Executive Departure Letter

“It is with a deep sense of gratitude and fondness that I share my latest news with you. After seven and a half years here, I’ve decided to move on to my next adventure. Working at this company has changed my life for the better– and working alongside your wonderful community has enriched me as a parent and a professional.”

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