ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Brynn!

I am passionate about connecting people and organizations in ways that strengthen communities and amplify the strengths and talents of everyone involved. Prior to joining James River Writers as Director of Programs and Communications, I spearheaded nationally recognized and award-winning marketing campaigns and events in my communications and outreach role at VPM PBS/NPR. The cornerstone of my work is partnership with nonprofits and arts & culture organizations, allowing for deeper and expanded connection to audiences and added value for all partners involved. Projects I’m especially proud of include: The Great American Read; Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War; Great Performances’ Hamilton’s America; PBS KIDS Summer Challenge; and the nation’s largest screening events for series premieres of Downton Abbey two years in a row.

 

 

In addition to the right-brained creativity that I bring to my marketing and engagement work, I also incorporate the left-brained elements of planning and organization I developed in my early career as an accountant before stepping away from the corporate world to start my family. The unique mix of these strengths ensures the success of any project I take on.

INDUSTRY

EXPERIENCE

Public Media (TV/Radio/Multi)

Nonprofit

Arts & Culture

Education

Science

News

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Strategy

Collaboration

Screening Events

Fundraising Events

Conferences

Outreach

Multi-Media Initiatives

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Strategy

Branding

Newsletters

Media Releases Teaching/Coaching

Social Media

Graphic Design

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Awards | Distinctions | Professional Associations

  • Member, Public Relations Society of America
  • Panelist/Speaker | 2023 James River Writers Conference | Better Together: Finding Your Writing Community
  • Instructor | 3-Part Series | Using Canva to Promote Your Work  (February 2023)
  • Master Class Instructor | Growing Your Audience: Getting Your Work in Front of New Audiences and Engaging Existing Ones (2022)
  • NETA (National Educational Telecommunications Association) and CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Public Media Awards | Marketing and Communications | Integrated Media Campaign – VPM Brand Launch  (January 2021 ) I played an integral part in the visual, voice, and community engagement components of the rebranding of The Community Idea Stations to VPM, Virginia’s home for public media.
  • NETA Community Engagement Executive Council Member (January 2018 – September 2019)  Elected to provide leadership and professional development to public media (television and radio) organizations across the nation.
  • NETA Public Media Awards | Best in Community Engagement  (January 2018 ) Awarded “Best in Community Engagement,” a national recognition across all PBS affiliates, for Hamilton’s America community engagement project/event.
  • PMDMC (Public Media Development and Marketing Conference) Speaker – “Connecting Beyond the Broadcast to Strengthen Your Fundraising”  (2017) Speaker/Presenter – San Francisco, CA. Presented to Public Media colleagues about the intersection of community engagement and fundraising to meet organizational goals and mission.
  • 120-hour Certificate in Nonprofit Management from VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Nonprofit Learning Point | Coursework Focus: Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Outcomes Measurement
  • Volunteer Resources Management Certification from VCU Nonprofit Learning Point
  • A. Prescott Rowe Award (June 2017) Presented by VPM/Community Idea Stations for excellence in communications and community service.
  • GRAVA (Greater Richmond Association of Volunteer Administration) – Professional Development Chair (January 2016 – December 2017)

A PASSION FOR

Children/Education

Equity and Inclusion

Connecting People and Organizations

Storytelling & the Written Word