I’m one of those rare blends of both creative and organized—as a kid I made my own clothes AND cleaned my friends’ rooms for fun. It’s basically been that way ever since.

I’ve worked in the creative industry since 2004 and currently lead talent management for Google’s Brand Studio. Prior to Google, I served in senior leadership positions as Global Head of Creative Operations at HubSpot and VP, Creative Operations at Pandora/SiriusXM. I have also worked with several creative industry professionals, team leaders and teams as an independent career advisor and team consultant. My approach for all is to bridge efficiency and problem-solving with a deep care for people.

Getting my professional start in nonfiction media, I produced for The Al Franken Show, a live daily radio show on Air America Radio, including two seasons for television. I also served as tour manager for over 50 live shows across the country, including Election Night, SXSW and Sundance. I’ve also produced for Al Gore’s Emmy Award-winning Current TV and XM Satellite Radio; co-ran a video production company, and distributed documentary films and series to public television, including the award-winning series, Independent Lens, for ITVS and Marigold Media Group.

I studied sociology, education and music at Lewis & Clark College and radio journalism at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

An avid passion project enthusiast, I co-created/produced the music podcast Select Five and the original iteration of How To Be Less Old on Wolfpop/Earwolf. I also write for clarity, therapy, fun, have played guitar since the 90’s (and never feel I do it enough) and find the ultimate relaxation in an array of crafts. I’m so grateful to have spent my entire life engaged in the arts and surrounded by artists of all sorts.

I also love gazing at skylines on long city walks and short hikes, hearing/watching the ocean and rarely going in, quiet mornings, wandering around museums and bookstores, seeing shows of all sorts, consuming documentaries, playing tennis, spending time with friends and family, and raising my smart, funny, creative, beautiful daughter.

 photo credit: Pam Torno