David Wescott Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Began transformation of a communications office to move beyond simple materials development to adopt a more strategic, client services approach. Recruited, hired, supervised, and mentored professional staff. Managed relationships with vendors. Led the content development of a new intranet. Drafted remarks and related communications for the organization’s CEO. Responsible for the organization’s brand and positioning of its chief executive.

California, United States

Built a professional communications office that embraced a “client manager” model to serve all programs as well as the entity as a whole. Led organizational efforts for branding and messaging. Recruited, hired, supervised, and mentored professional staff. Added capacity for both video and audio, including a bilingual podcast called PHA Radio. Provided media and spokesperson training to program staff and leadership. Oversaw development of multimedia content and outreach, including PHA 2022 Voter Guide and a statewide survey on 911 response. Drafted statements and press releases for the organization. Developed an internal policy document to educate staff on requesting and receiving communications support. Served on the organization’s executive committee.

Davis, California, United States

Leader of a full-service strategic communications firm that excels in stakeholder engagement, social media, public affairs, crisis communications and simulation, media training, and executive positioning. Served clients in life sciences, food and agriculture, education, and broadcast media. Recognized expertise in science communication.

Davis, Ca

Served as the lead for communications and associated activities related to Aggie Square planning and implementation. Provided media support for UC Davis Children's Hospital.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Developed and implemented a marketing and communications strategy for the philanthropic arm of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Communications lead for North Carolina's largest children's hospital. Established the hospital's first online parent advisory group.

Helped establish APCO Worldwide's social media team. Provided counsel to clients on building their online presence, strengthening their online reputation, and conducting strategic outreach. Provided media relations and media training, crisis counsel, and spokesperson services.

I'm a contributor and podcast producer for Earth & Industry, a blog about green business and policy.

I contributed a weekly post that provides links to some of the most accessible and engaging content in the science blogosphere.

I wrote a monthly column called "Living Locally, Working Globally" that examines how global issues have a local impact.

I advised the Senator on economic policy issues. I was responsible for the Senator's amendment on intellectual property and global health to the Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 - also known as "fast track."

I provided managerial and financial oversight, as well as counsel on strategic initiatives.

Bs, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, NU Student Magazine1992 Northeastern University Cooperative Education Award

Non-Credit Certificate, Covid-19 Contact Tracing