As an experienced and well regarded communications, public affairs, government affairs, and outreach professional in Washington, DC, Kate has earned a reputation as a strong communicator, team leader, and pragmatic and creative leader in the field of science communication.Kate has served as an agency spokesperson, created compelling content for public consumption, provided guidance to senior leadership through strategic planning and led successful communications and outreach campaigns Successfully worked on strategic communications to support the mission of the departmentManages portfolio of briefing materials for senior leadership used for media, Congress, and speaking engagementsProvides the strategic communications for internal and external stakeholdersIncreased awareness for DOE’s programs among media and Congress through targeted outreach campaignsPrepared speeches and/or compelling and detailed talking points for the Secretary, Under Secretary for Science and Energy, the Director of the Office of Science, and other members of the senior leadershipGarnered national, local, and international media attention for the Office of Science’s Enrico Fermi, E.O. Lawrence, President’s Early Career Awards for Science and Engineering Raised the profile of the Office of Science’s Early Career and Graduate Student Research awards as the program’s chief communicator. I maintained consistent messaging, and achieved unprecedented success placing our story across multiple platforms, and by increasing interest in and applications to the programsCreated a first of its kind network of university Public Information Officers Congressional communications directors for cross-promotional programs and collaboration opportunities