Hi, I’m Aubrey!
I’m a lifelong storyteller with a knack for not only making emotional connections, but also connecting the dots. A passionate advocate for disability and neuro-inclusion, I firmly believe that you cannot have true inclusion without accessibility. Words matter. Language matters. People matter.
Storyteller & Dot Connector
Lots of people like to say they “think outside of the box;” I’m going to be honest: I’m not even sure where the box is.
Storytelling: it’s my Jam
Areas of Expertise
While I’ve done just a little bit of everything when it comes to marketing, there are certain areas in which I not only have a heightened interest—I also excel at them.
Executive Communications
Internal & external communications, social media, talk tracks, blog writing
Thought Leadership
Blogs, eBooks, video, social media, talk tracks
Content
Strategy, development, editorial management
DEI & ESG
Disability & neuro-inclusion, HR, ERGs, communications, thought leadership, speaking
Corporate Communications
Internal & external communications, success stories, event marketing, social media, launches
Editing
Copy editing, developmental editing, line edits, coaching, storytelling guidance
Your Storytelling. Better.
Writing Samples
Need help with your written storytelling, thought leadership, or content? Check out some of my writing samples to see if we would be a good fit!
Case Studies
Other aspects of your company’s storytelling are equally important (brand identity, website, etc.), and I’ve got some pretty good experience there, too.
Services Offered
Want to know more about how we can work together? Check out the services I offer on a freelance, fractional, or full-time basis.
Brands I’ve Worked With
What People Are Saying
Wanted to thank you for always stepping up and helping when needed. Your expertise and advice are much appreciated and you are doing a fantastic job with leaning in on the Partner Summit blogs.
Thank you for all your support with CDAN GAAD, your support throughout the session and preparation helped in having a successful event.
When our pals on the team were locked out of their laptops… YOU came in to save the day. Thank you for being helpful, supportive, a problem solver, a life saver. You reduced stress, let us breathe a bit easier, and that made all the difference. What makes a legendary team…? People like YOU. Thank you!
Thank you for all of your hard work and contributions to make Partner Summit 2023 successful for Social Justice 10. We not only held 2 successful events, we hosted 10 AACPC members, recorded 5 partner videos, recruited several Ally Partners, and completed 7 executive 1:1’s with business changing outcomes and alignment.
Aubrey, Thank you! With your efforts as part of the ‘Marketing Quartet’, together you made a huge difference at Partner Summit with the launch of Partnering for Purpose. Extending the amazing work we do at Cisco to and with our partners, will only lead to more goodness – together. Thank you for going above and beyond with your support to make this happen!
Interviewing and hiring top talent is a very serious matter. I wanted to thank you for your thoughtfulness, dedication and unwavering commitment to interviewing 12 first round candidates for the disability inclusion role! It was a lot of time, effort and sustained attention and just thank you! Could not have done it without you!
A big thank you to the AACPC Marketing team for the hard work to make Black History Month a success for Cisco and our partners.
Thank you so much for stepping up and jumping in to help with our Partner Blogs during Cisco Partner Summit! We had a lot to communicate and you helped make sure the messaging was on point and on time! I really appreciate all your hard work!
Thank you both for helping the Talent Bridge team at the WIC event. I appreciate the help before, during and after. When something needs to get done, I know I can count on your support!!
You really turned my spirits around. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Thank you for being personable, listening and sharing your story with me of your experience with something I am going through personally. This raised my spirits and got me through a really rough time- all because of YOU being your awesome self. Without going into detail, your story, insights and your optimism really got me through!
In a world where its been normalized to do the bare minimum and have your camera and mic off, Aubrey has a way to make everyone be seen, heard and belong. She sets a high bar for inclusivity and advocacy not just in the workplace, and embodies the world and culture we all aspire to belong to.
Aubrey, your talent for juggling competing priorities, deadlines, and day-to-day fire drills is flat-out admirable. You do it all with such grace and a great sense of humor too! Your dedication and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being YOU and for being there when your teammates need it the most!
Working with Aubrey is an absolutely delightful experience. She’s incredibly brilliant with the work she produces. Creates meaningful content, that is thoughtful and holistic. What makes her stand out is that she pays attention, truly listens, and advocates for you/your program when you’re not in the room/meeting. She’s not only an amazing teammate but a kind friend, a true gem of a human.
Aubrey is phenomenal! At everything the Agile Marketing TL series has required: writing, organization, rewriting, project management, and more writing. This is my first opportunity to work closely with Aubrey, and despite every curve ball, she delivers. Every time. GPM is lucky to have such a talented writer. Thank you for all you do, Aubrey!
Aubrey has been a total rockstar supporting Partner Summit Digital! She’s raised her hand to help out in any way, providing social engagement opportunities for our @CiscoPartners channels and being a team cheerleader to keep us motivated (and awake) to support each geo wave of this massive event. She totally went the extra mile and was an incredible team player. Thanks, Aubrey!
“THANK YOU” for taking time out of your busy schedule to support me with publishing the AWS blog and the Customer Story protocol training session! =)
Thank you, Aubrey for everything you do! I appreciate you and your help while I was on PTO. You went above and beyond during Cisco Live and made our blogs and social look great!
Aubrey, I can’t thank you enough for the partnership over the last 10 months, it has been amazing working alongside you as CDAN Co-Lead. Your vulnerability, energy and authenticity is inspiring and I’ve seen first-hand the impact you have had on our community. The creation and leadership you have shown with our Neurodivergent Community has been nothing short of phenomenal, you’ve established a fantastically engaged community that is a lasting movement here at Cisco. Thank you for the partnership, friendship and learning.
Aubrey – I appreciate you and everything you do for our team. You accept every writing opportunity and project with a smile, and I enjoy working with you. You’ve been an excellent resource and colleague for someone who’s also relatively new to the team. I’m excited for the awesome work we have in the hopper and for what’s in the pipeline. Keep up the great work!
I’ve worked with Aubrey in a content and development function around customer and Partner stories at Cisco. I was always impressed by the way she could articulate and collaborate with all groups within the organization. Additionally, she is a strategic thinker but is also very detail-oriented and can get things done. She’s enthusiastic and fun to be around and creates an interactive and collaborative environment around her. I’d highly recommend Aubrey for any position in which she’s passionate about, as she will succeed.
Aubrey possesses a rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of audience engagement. Her ability to conceptualize and execute content strategies that align seamlessly with our organizational goals is truly commendable. She has a true gift for crafting compelling and resonant messaging, turning complex ideas into digestible, engaging content. Her collaborative and communicative approach sets her apart, enabling her to excel in fostering cross-functional partnerships that ensure integration of our team’s goals across all necessary channels and deliver impactful campaigns and programs.
Aubrey is a gifted writer, enthusiastic & collaborative teammate, and passionate about inclusion and a fierce advocate for the neurodivergent community. She never hesitates to lean in and support other teammates and initiatives when they need assistance, coverage during PTO or other situations, and always leads with heart and humanity. Her leadership and expertise on behalf of our Cisco Partner blog and social media strategy helped ensure both alignment with strategic priorities, as well as reduced bounce rates and improved engagement. It’s been an absolutely pleasure to have her on my team.