 Andrew Ricci |
Levick alumnus Andrew Ricci has launched Riccon Strategic Communications in DC to offer PA, media relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, content and crisis services.
Prior to joining Levick, Ricci was a senior communications aide to Ohio Democratic Congressman Zack Space, handling strategy, messaging and outreach to national/state/local media.
Earlier, he did a stint with Arizona Representative Harry Mitchell.
His ghostwriting has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Politico and The Hill.
Ricci named his firm after his father’s home building business, Riccon Development, where he says he learned to “work hard, get results and earn a paycheck.”
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