Erinn Kenney Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il

Kampala, Uganda

◦ Led the Communications department in a comprehensive medical and community center for HIV+ and HIV-affected individuals. Produced nine short video documentaries, wrote the 2017 Annual Report, and manages social media accounts to highlight this work. ◦ Organized the mobilization, logistics and necessary briefing to execute a U.S. Embassy High-Level Visit of CDC Director Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald and U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac. Coordinated with CDC and Embassy staff in Uganda and Atlanta in the process.◦ Engaged in a fellowship curriculum based on leadership and systems thinking to advance global health equity.

◦ Developed strategic Congressional and stakeholder engagement strategies for global foundation and foreign government clients. Landscaped and monitored relevant policy, players and perspectives to support timely and informed deliverables. ◦ Led the development and dissemination of three weekly client-facing newsletters that summarized pertinent developments and supplemented with rapid response statements, briefing papers, and messaging documents. ◦ Coordinated media coverage and press logistics for the 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum, an UNGA side-event that featured Presidents and CEOs.

◦ Transcribed press events featuring the Egyptian Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission. Assist in the development of Egypt’s strategy to maintain foreign relations, and protect domestic civil liberties by researching the country’s history and monitoring allegations of terrorism.◦ Attended events and Congressional hearings that cover global health and economic development; prepared summaries for the advocacy efforts of various clients that execute successful global development campaigns and interventions. ◦ Monitored legislation regarding the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) for all fifty states; contribute to a weekly report for client use in GMO labeling advocacy initiatives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

◦ Authored policy-oriented communications materials including fact sheets for Congressional offices and eleven online blog posts. ◦ Supported the redesign of the organization's website and drafted evergreen content for the Policy and Advocacy section of the site.

Nairobi, Kenya

◦ Managed paperwork and files for 300 HIV+ clients in the Kangemi slum neighborhood◦ Embarked on home and hospital visits to assess client need and interact with caregivers◦ Planned and executed a basic First Aid/CPR training for caregivers of young clients

Washington D.C.

◦ Created and managed a portfolio of state-based and national Farm Bill priorities.◦ Facilitated constituent communication through calls, mail, and Capitol building tours.◦ Drafted vote recommendations, press releases, form letters, and co-sponsorship recommendations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Systems, Economics, Government, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Kennedy Political Union, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alternative BreakSenior Minors: International Development, Public.

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Study Abroad Experience in Nairobi, Kenya Course Study, International Economics

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