Below are representative examples of my work in public-facing communications, nonprofit engagement, and media storytelling.
Veterans Day Tree Giveaway, – Media Alert
Press release written for Keep Bossier Beautiful promoting a community tree giveaway an
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Keep Bossier Beautiful receives Greatest American Cleanup Activation Grant
Example of environmental stewardship communications and grant-supported community cleanup work.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/keep-bossier-beautiful-receives-greatest-215201331.html
2026 Fundraising & Engagement Letter
Donor-facing letter written to support community-based environmental programs and organizational sustainability.
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Baton Rouge Grandmother Gets Help in Fighting Loneliness, Isolation
Published feature story on Louisiana First News that I pitched and supported, highlighting community health and social connection.
USA Today – “More seniors hit the gym”
National feature story highlighting SilverSneakers program impact. I supported story development and media outreach.
Accolades and Awards
Athena International honoree, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce (2025)
Accreditation in Public Relations, Universal Accreditation Board (2017)
Member of the Year, Public Relations Association of Louisiana Northwest (2022)
Senior Practitioner, Southern Public Relations Federation (2018)
Award of Excellence, Southern Public Relations Federation (2017)
Shreveport Chamber 40 Under 40, 2013
Golden Achievement, National School PR Association (2011)
Grayson Communications, LLC 
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