Stephenie Hoelscher Email and Phone Number

SSH Consulting offers a range of services, including general communications, media relations and media training, lobbying, policy research and more.

Provided strategic and policy guidance to state Auditor Adam Edelen as member of small executive advisory staff. Managed 5-person team to count untested sexual assault kits and wrote special report that examined underlying problems and offered recommendations for reform. Advise and edit other special reports. Assisted in successful efforts to pass four significant bills in the legislature. Manage all aspects of media relations, including advising strategies for major initiatives, writing press releases, speeches and op-eds, coordinating press conferences, setting up media appearances, giving interviews, managing social media and creating graphic visuals.

Coordinated upgrade of Keeneland.com, saving the company several million dollars on consulting fees. Drafted speeches, PowerPoint presentations and columns for the president. Created first Keeneland mobile app. Established method to monetize old photos. Wrote press releases and media pitches. Managed social media and website. Strategized marketing and public relations.

Capital-based, covered the General Assembly, governor and state agencies. Coverage included tracking and analysis of legislation, gubernatorial events and initiatives, national and statewide elections. Regular guest on “Comment on Kentucky.” Frequent speaker at functions such as the annual lobbyists’ retreat and the Governor’s Local Issues Conference.