Scott Mcconnell Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as press secretary and currently as Public Affairs Advisor for the lead cybersecurity agency for the federal civilian government, promoting CISA priorities, policies and programs to national media, regional media, and trade publications targeted toward cybersecurity and critical infrastructure executives and security experts.Led agency’s.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated media relations and served as spokesperson for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity and infrastructure protection branch.Supported the efforts of DHS’ Election Task Force, which brings the interagency together to coordinate federal support of state and local election.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed media relations for a wide-ranging portfolio, including cybersecurity, infrastructure security, the Office of Health Affairs, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• The release of the Department’s Strategic Principles for Securing the Internet of Things;
• Secretary Johnson’s announcement of the designation of the nation’s electoral systems as critical infrastructure;
• The release of the DHS-FBI Joint Analysis Report on Grizzly Steppe Russian Malicious Cyber Activity, and subsequent questions surrounding its efficacy;
• Various cybersecurity breaches, including the WannaCry ransomware campaign that affected governments and industry around the globe.Coordinated DHS’ public responses to Government Accountability Office and Inspector.

Coordinate media relations for all four NPPD subcomponents – the Offices of Cybersecurity and Communications, Infrastructure Protection, Biometric Identity Management, and the Federal Protective Service.Develop and execute crisis communications strategies, including related to cybersecurity breaches of government and private sector systems.Work as part of.

Coordinated with legislative, intergovernmental, private sector, and issue-specific liaisons to respond strategically to media inquiries and to generate positive media coverage of FEMA initiatives and activities.Prepped and staffed FEMA leadership for interviews, speeches, Congressional hearings, field visits to disasters, and other events.Helped design.

Led strategic communication and messaging efforts for the Office of the Federal Coordinator to highlight the Obama Administration’s rebuilding efforts and initiatives in the Gulf Coast.Designed and executed local and national media outreach plan surrounding Hurricane Katrina anniversary events and September 11th anniversary service activities in New Orleans.

Provided strategic council, developed materials, and designed earned media events in targeted states to garner support for health insurance reform efforts.Pitched interviews, stories and earned media events to print and television reporters on a variety of issues.

Developed and executed earned media events in the Johnstown/Altoona media market.Coordinated with Field Directors to amplify press coverage of field and Get Out The Vote activities.Staffed top level surrogates on tours throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, briefing surrogates, handling press inquiries, and coordinating with site staff.

Pitched interviews, stories and earned media events to print and television reporters in media markets around Michigan.Developed briefing materials for high-profile campaign surrogates visiting the state.

Served as primary media contact and on-the-record spokesperson for gubernatorial campaign of Delaware Lieutenant Governor John Carney.In coordination with Campaign Manager, Field Director, and Research Director, developed and implemented communications plan and strategy.Briefed and staffed Lt. Gov. Carney for debates, interviews, press conferences, and.

Conducted media relations for a wide variety of organizations and issue campaigns surrounding legislation.

Drafted and disseminated communications products for the reelection campaign of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

B.A., Political Science

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