People

SRI's innovative thinking depends directly on the individuals who work here. Meet members of our team and learn why they joined SRI - you may discover that you would like to join the team, too. Visit Careers @ SRI for descriptions of current openings.

Focus @ SRI:
Through strategic public relations and marketing communications programs, I develop business for SRI and build our reputation.

Title:
Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications

Day in the Life @ SRI:
I never have the same day twice! Every day, I handle calls from reporters around the globe who want to learn about SRI's work. I write the SRI Digest e-newsletter, press releases, and marketing collateral; facilitate interviews; plan events; and collaborate with SRI's business development and research staffs on their marketing efforts.

Before SRI:
I worked in marketing for medical information systems companies and a 3-D software company; in college I was editor of the weekly campus newspaper.

Academics:
Bachelor of Arts in mass communication, concentration in journalism, from Towson University (Towson, Maryland)

Why SRI?:
The amazing variety of innovative projects going on here at any given time makes it a pleasure to communicate with the media and the world about SRI.

Inspiration (what motivates you):
People who really care about the work they do, and who believe it makes a difference in some way, are inspiring to me. I see a lot of them at SRI.

Away from the Office:
I love watching old movies. I collect vintage advertising, enjoy trivia games, taking walks, and have recently started practicing yoga.

Languages:
English, a little French

Proudest Accomplishment:
Moving across the country by myself to start a career in marketing

Words of Wisdom for New SRI Team Members:
Remember that success is a journey and not a destination.

Favorites:
I'm a bit of a news junkie (which befits my job, I suppose). I scan websites such as CNN.com, sfgate.com, and news.google.com throughout the day to keep on top of what's new. I'm always scanning the headlines for news articles about SRI-there are usually several a week.