Weekly column discussing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and government transparency.

Solve Advocacy creates transformational outcomes for clients in the edge sciences through public relations, strategic communications, issue advocacy, and media strategy.

SCU, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, promotes and encourages the rigorous scientific examination of UAP, commonly known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). SCU comprises scientists, former military, law enforcement officials, and other professionals, utilizing scientific principles, methodologies, and practices to advance the study of UAP observed and reported around the globe.• Oversee the daily operations of the public relations team.• Collaborate with the PR team to plan and execute publicity campaigns.• Develop relationships with media organizations and important influencers.• Maximize brand presence on various channels (e.g. web, TV and social media).• Arrange interviews and press releases to promote SCU and its mission to scientifically understand yet-to-be identified anomalous phenomena.

A privately-held consulting firm founded by Kevin Wright in 2007, serving local and national advocacy organizations, nonprofits, political campaigns, public affairs firms, major corporations, and industry groups, providing competitive intelligence and crisis communications.• Lead communications and public affairs firm, managing daily operations encompassing business development, budget management, strategic planning, marketing, and client relations.• Deliver public relations campaigns and media outreach strategies including developing content and story-lines as well as pitching articles and opinion pieces.• Conceptualize long-term messaging, writing and editing content, press releases, speeches, white papers, and crisis management messaging.• Develop and implement strategic issue advocacy campaigns for clients including coalition building, communications, and media initiatives by identifying, researching, and organizing strategic investigative analyses.• Provide strategic support and guidance to client’s teams for development of a network of positive alliances among third party stakeholders including private enterprise, trade associations and think tanks to support client goals.

• Founded and managed e-commerce business.• Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.• Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in 50% increase in revenues.

• Compose and edit content for various publications and channels, such as websites, press releases, blog posts, internal communications, emails, and newsletters.

• Assembled and directed the Republican Governors Association’s first in-house research operation.• Managed the budget, coordinated outside vendors, recruited and trained five team members, and led innovative efforts to publish research materials via new websites, social media, and press packets for public consumption.• Historic 2014 mid-term elections, resulted in Republican control of 31 governorships – the most in decades to that point.

• Led teams of up to 12 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.• Collaborated with Political and Communications Departments to accomplish key objectives.

• Promoted and supported state capital visits of national bus tour. Coordinated film and assisted in production of “Re-Elect America” documentary.