based on a true story.

Smiling woman with dark hair, wearing a blue sweatshirt with text, leaning on her hand with gold and silver bangles, in a restaurant or cafe with hanging round lights and curtains.

i turn chaos into clarity.

I specialize in communication strategy, brand storytelling, digital modernization, campaign planning, and building systems and processes so teams work more efficiently and productively.  

I am a force multiplier who can make your organization think more clearly and move faster in the right direction.

What colleagues and clients say.

"Kionna is a talented strategic communications professional and an equally gifted mentor and coach who knows how to elicit the best effort and results from the teams she leads."

— Richard Campbell (NC State University)

"I was always in awe of Kionna’s ability to keep everyone on the same page avoiding major conflict and enabling us to concentrate on our deliverables."

— Carolyn Alvarado (University of Delaware)

"Kionna has a remarkable ability to clearly convey ideas, actively listen, and keep everyone on the same page. She is focused and driven, and has a positive, can-do attitude, even in high-pressure moments."

— Clay Womble (NC State University)

"She is extremely focused and makes things happen. …I would work with her in any capacity in a second."

— Nano Serwich (Lenovo)

"…She's equally gifted at creating content as she is at understanding the strategy behind it, enabling her to shape her writing effectively. She dials into our audience's needs, motivations, and painpoints, then structuring her content to speak to those elements. Her writing is fresh, insightful, effective, and it converts.”

— Krista Summit (Lenovo)

"Kionna was instrumental in getting our new website into production. Her ability to keep team members focused, her organizational skills, and her attention to detail all came into play. … She has a can-do attitude that is infectious and leads those around her to up their game. I enjoyed working with her and hope I get the chance to do so again.

— Scott Niven (NC State University)

"Kionna’s thoughtful leadership promotes transformative change and a positive team culture. She embodies the strategic thinking, empathetic listening, and effective problem-solving skills that win the respect of her team members and colleagues."

— Krystal Lynch (NC State University)

Work Life.

Thoughts and reflections on leadership, team dynamics, and office culture.