As the Chief Communication Officer (CCO) for Denver Public Schools, I am responsible for developing and executing the district's strategic communications plan. This includes developing and maintaining positive relationships with the media, internal stakeholders, and the general public; creating and distributing communications materials; and managing the district's website and social media channels. As CCO I also serve as the district's spokesperson and am responsible for responding to media inquiries and crisis communications, as well as overseeing the processing of Colorado Open Records Acts requests and translation services.