EXPERIENCE
Writing is my passion. 
Success = Preparation + Opportunity

Public relations research, consultation + techniques
Social media development + website content management
Media pitching + relations
Graphic design + video editing
Writing + editing experience
Strategic planning + communications campaigns
Product, brand + press management
Employee + internal relations
Promotions + advertising

BLACK GIRLS RUN!, LLC  
(2012 - PRESENT)
OWNER/CEO (2018 - Present)
NATIONAL DIRECTOR (2016 - 2017)
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR (2012 - 2015)

THE VAUGHN STRATEGY, LLC
                                        (2012 - PRESENT)                                         
OWNER

CJ’s THUMBS UP FOUNDATION
                                        (2020 - PRESENT)                                         
COMMUNICATIONS + MARKETING LEAD

PRSA Richmond
                                        (2023 - PRESENT)                                         
Chapter Administrator
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Sportsbackers
                                        (Winter/Spring 2025)                                         
Head Running Coach Coach (River City Middle School)

THE BALM IN GILEAD
(2016 - 2018)
 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

URBAN VIEWS WEEKLY
(2012 - 2017)
WRITER

CITY OF PETERSBURG
(2014 - 2016)
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

CITY OF RICHMOND
(2011 - 2014)
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR
PUBLIC RELATIONS + MARKETING SPECIALIST