BA from Yale University, MA from Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
Served as Partner in the Democratic media firms of Grunwald-Eskew-Donilon and Squier-Eskew, and crafted strategy for Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman, Tom Harkin, Frank Lautenberg, Dale Bumpers, and David Pryor.
Became a Partner in BSMG Worldwide, a public relations firm, and President of their Washington office. Focused on corporate communications for Microsoft, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Prudential, the pharmaceutical industry, the life insurance industry, and the cable television industry.
Served as Chief Strategist of Al Gore's presidential campaign in 2000. Led the message and creative teams.
Co-founded the Glover Park Group, and currently directs message strategy and advertising for many corporate clients.