Ashley Simmons Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

District Of Columbia, United States

Advancing a global vision to transform transportation by accelerating the deployment and scaling of technologies that enable safer, more secure, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods.I serve as the Deputy Director to SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility. In this role I guide our team in the creation and execution of ReMo’s strategic.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Leading efforts to generate awareness, advocate, and shape global transportation policy for safer, more secure, and the sustainable movement of people and goods worldwide.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Leads a communications consultancy that partners with businesses and organizations to elevate their reputation, impact and influence. REVVIT works closely with its clients to generate new ideas and develop winning brand strategies, campaigns and tactics that help achieve their communications goals.Based in the nation’s capital, REVVIT brings a deep.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Promoted to oversee and lead communications, PR, marketing and event strategies across the association; mentored and delegated to a team of four and managed three consulting firms supporting public relations, digital marketing and web development.Developed comprehensive communications campaigns for federal policy issue advocacy, standards and technology.

Arlington, VA

Promoted to manage new external affairs division and team responsible for implementing communications, marketing, TIA NOW video production and events to help drive awareness of advocacy efforts, technology programs, and standards development.Oversaw brand survey and transition communications plan for TIA and QuEST Forum merger and rebrand.Identified.

Arlington, VA

Led TIA’s Internet of Things policy portfolio on the government affairs team addressing legislative and regulatory issues; worked with member companies to establish IoT advocacy positions, drive policy consensus, and write comments. Lobbied congressional offices and implemented public affairs strategies to support all federal policy advocacy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed and implemented a strategic communications plan to increase awareness among policymakers and the media of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve roadway safety and increase mobility through connected and highly automated vehicle technologies and smart infrastructure.Served as the official media spokesperson; managed reactive media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed nonprofit and Fortune 500 company client accounts and assisted in the development and execution of digital and social media campaigns to advance client policy initiatives and improve market reputation. Created an award-winning, digital media/grassroots communications campaign for the Consumer Electronics Association’s Innovation Movement. Client.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and implemented global communication strategies to support member-driven public policy initiatives and further the association’s brand as the voice and thought leader of the tech sector.
• Managed relationships with traditional and online media outlets. Developed policy-centric pitches, answered reporter inquires and coordinated interviews for ITI’s executive staff.
• Managed day-to-day relationships, deliverables, timelines and budgets for projects with external vendors around policy campaigns, design projects, and online development tools.
• Prepared and provided strategic counsel on policy-related materials for senior executives.
• Interfaced daily with policy staff and member company representatives to develop appropriate policy communications materials for internal and public distribution.
• Drafted numerous policy focused Letters to the Editor, press releases, Op-Eds, and online content for the Web and social media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Created ITI’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and was responsible for daily community management and content ideas.
• Wrote press releases, Web content, and membership marketing materials.
• Editor of a 100-page report of member’s workforce initiatives, Educating the Innovators of Tomorrow: A High-Tech Industry Blueprint
• Launched digitialenergysolutions.org and developed the DESSC Blog to assist in advocating for “smart” energy public policies.
• Created greater transparency by developing a members-only website and staff intranet.
• Developed, expanded and oversaw the intern program.

Washington, DC

Drafted briefing memos, advisories, press releases and talking points; organized events at the MPAA DC office; fielded media inquiries, tracked daily media coverage and compiled news clips.

Buffalo, New York

• Provided strategic public relations and media relations support to several corporate and non-profit clients including: Disney on Ice, Catholic Charities of Western New York & Dave and Buster’s, Inc.
• Statewide college student spokesperson for the Unshackle Upstate Coalition. Spoke in 5 major media markets throughout New York State.
• Wrote and edited client press releases, media advisories and assembled media kits.
• Developed and assisted in organizing client press conferences.

Buffalo, NY

• During the 2005 election cycle, Ashley served on the campaign staff for Kevin Helfer's campaign for Mayor of Buffalo, which included Helfer's historic primary victory as a write-in candidate on the Conservative line..
• Drafting media advisories, press releases, and policy position papers
• Organizing numerous fundraising events

Amherst, NY

• Assisted in raising awareness of the Chairwoman’s positions on relevant issues by collaborating on press and legislative affairs projects.
• Attended legislative sessions and participated in media interviews
• Compiled press clips, conducted policy research and maintained a comprehensive database for staff records

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Media And Public Affairs

- Studied communication strategy and implementing targeted tactical solutions related to globalization, U.S. politics and policy and.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Communication And Political Science