Jennifer Messenger Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon

Plan and implement strategic communication and social impact initiatives for mission-driven organizations including nonprofits, public sector organizations and foundations. Lead agency's public health focus area, from launch 20 years ago to multi-million-dollar practice serving national clients today. Responsibilities include leading client teams; continually expanding my own and the team's health equity focus; mentoring staff who want to deepen public health experience; and serving as architect of MG's overall public health strategy and identifying new client opportunities. Clients include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association, National League of Cities, Power to Decide, Oregon's Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, Health Action Alliance and others. Expertise in public will building, social marketing, narrative and messaging, branding, public engagement and social change. I do work I love for organizations that make a difference in our world.Have been promoted consistently over my tenure with MG, most recently moving to SEVP in January 2021, which is the highest position other than founder/creative director.

Planned and implemented health communication and social marketing campaigns on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Managed communication for national agricultural education organization. Ran media room at nation's largest student convention, developed educational curriculum on international agriculture, conducted member recruitment, managed publications and collateral development, coached student leadership team.

Planned and implemented public relations campaigns for PR division of Martin/Williams Advertising.

Implemented public relations campaigns for clients including Federal Express, Pillsbury and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.