Kristin Bennett Email & Phone Number

Boise, ID, US

Greater Seattle Area

Drafted and managed all provider communications for Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) health plans, including policy and market updates via weekly e-newsletter, content on public and secure provider portals, and in-person and web trainings for provider groups.

Greater Seattle Area

Provided strategic communications counsel to clients in the non-profit, philanthropic, and government sectors to advance dialogue and affect change for public policy and social issues. I worked directly with clients, serving as the primary agency contact, to create and execute communications and marketing campaigns that translated complex issues into.

Greater Seattle Area

Simultaneously managed 4-6 client accounts by developing and adhering to project scopes and budgets, creating and adhering to project timelines, leading client calls, and overseeing internal billing. I supported senior staff and clients by creating informational briefs and talking points in advance of media engagements, press interviews, and speaking.

Greater Seattle Area

Worked with the Government Relations team to advance energy efficiency financing in the built environment in Washington State Legislature. Our advocacy efforts resulted in $80 million appropriated for building retrofits in Washington state public schools in the 2012 Jobs Now Act. I also researched and analyzed state budgets and legislation to identify.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported transatlantic learning and cooperation on climate and energy policy at a federal and international level. I planned two study tours in Europe for approximately 20 U.S. foundation representatives and congressional staff to learn about EU climate, energy, and trade policy through site visits and meetings with European policy experts and government.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I provided research, communications, and administrative support to staff for annual flagship publication, "State of the Nation's Ecosystems" report.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

My main project was to provide administrative support for the Heinz Family Philanthropies' 9th Annual Women's Health and the Environment conference. I also conducted research and attended congressional hearings on national health care policies regarding women and environmental pollutants and prepared analytical summaries for policy and research associates.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: Capstone project: Created a communications plan based on direct market research for the University of.

Mpa, Environmental Management Certificate Program

B.A., Government, Cum Laude

Spanish Language And Literature