Kelly Krause Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

•Lead a team of four press officers and multiple PR agencies to advance CRR's mission and visibility in the U.S.•Develop and implement robust media campaigns that educate the public on reproductive rights issues and mobilize key audiences.•Oversee press strategy for 30+ ongoing lawsuits to protect reproductive healthcare in the U.S.•Build and leverage strategic partnerships with other progressive organizations to amplify messaging and create momentum.•Spearheaded multi-phase communication plans for three pivotal Supreme Court cases on reproductive rights.•Manage crisis communications and reputational risks.•Elevate the profile of our lawyers and CEO through profile pieces and top-tier interviews.•Ghostwrite op-eds (published in the NYT, USA Today, etc.)•Oversee media trainings for top spokespeople and plaintiffs.

Greater New York City Area

•Created and executed robust communications campaigns to generate local and national awareness of NYC Parks initiatives•Elevated the Parks Department brand by strategically pitching major developments and events in the 5,000+ parks, beaches, and recreation centers across NYC•Wrote speeches for NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver and pitched stories that established him as a thought leader in the field of city planning•Worked closely with City Hall and other government agencies to shape messaging for major issues•Built relationships with top tier national and local reporters•Mitigated emerging crises

Greater New York City Area

• Created and implemented national media strategies and campaigns to raise awareness of critical animal welfare issues and the ASPCA's life-saving work across the country• Associate Producer of the ASPCA documentary "Second Chance Dogs", which premiered on Animal Planet and streamed on Netflix for three years• Cultivated relationships with national and local journalists and producers• Identified timely story angles to pitch to reporters that highlight ASPCA experts and initiatives • Wrote talking points and press conference remarks for ASPCA experts and investigators• Served as Public Information Officer for ASPCA aminal cruelty investigations across the U.S. This included responding to media inquiries and proactively informing the press of ASPCA rescue operations• Collaborated directly with federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to coordinate media outreach and messaging around joint investigations and cruelty cases• Managed crisis communications• Collaborated with the ASPCA Social Media and Development teams to ensure messaging was synced across departments

New York, Ny

Promoted the following clients as top travel destinations through media outreach, press trips and social media: • Germany National Tourism Office• Sarasota Tourism Office• Telluride Tourism Board• The May Fair Hotel• Regent Hotels & Resorts

Rochester, New York Area

• Covered local issues, including the environment and veterans affairs, for multiple Rochester-area papers• Photographed events and individuals for the stories I covered

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research for legislative correspondents via LexisNexis and the Library of Congress• Wrote letters on behalf of Senator Schumer to concerned constituents and organizations• Attended congressional hearings on immigration and health care

B.A., Political Science / Pre-Law

Activities and Societies: Pre-Law Society, Campus Newspaper, Democracy Matters, Campus Action Committee, Environmental Club, Sigma Delta Tau

Study Abroad; Hungary

Study Abroad; Romania

Study Abroad; Germany