Cathryn Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Entering a new, exciting stage, as a freelance public relations consultant. My new concentration is on strategic communications for public policy causes with a focus on environment, clean energy, climate equity and social justice.

Strategic communications, focused on telling your story. Via media relations, social media, online presence, executive development, public policy advancement - you name it, I will develop a strategy and messages to help achieve your goal. I listen to your needs and create a targeted, efficient plan to produce results that will make a difference.

Minneapolis

Public affairs, issue management, legislative affairs: local, state and national.Crisis communications, plan development, training, scenario development.Message development, issue framing, coachingStrategic communications, plan development

Managed profit centers for public affairs, graphic design and consumer products.

Responsible for management of volunteer team, budget accountability and professional reputation management.

Managed national and local PR campaigns, including national art exhibition.

Directed communications strategy for Minnesota Governor Al Quie; managed 5-person staff; responsible for media relations, external communications, speechwriting and inter-departmental communications. coordinated with legislative staff and administration staff; conducted statewide communications efforts for Governor Al Quie's initiatives.

Mba, Marketing

B.S., Journalism