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| Ashley Etienne |
Ashley Etienne, who was deputy assistant to president Biden and communications director for vice president Harris, joins Powell Tate, the public affairs unit of The Weber Shandwick Collective, as senior counselor.
Etienne has also served as communications director and senior advisor to Nancy Pelosi and director of communications for Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Based in Washington, D.C., she will provide senior counsel to clients in Powell Tate’s public affairs, crisis and issues management, corporate, social impact, and diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
“Ashley’s a brilliant communicator and strategist, who thrives when the stakes are the highest, and who understands the intersection of reputation, policy and social change,” said Paul Massey, president of Powell Tate. “Her knowledge of Congress and the White House, deep relationships with the media and mastery of crisis communications will be invaluable to clients, especially as we partner with trusted brands to navigate new disruptions and shifts in culture and society.”
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