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| Terry Neal |
Terry Neal, who was executive VP and managing director in BCW's corporate affairs practice, has joined ID.me, a secure digital identity network company, as chief communications officer.
In addition to running his own firm, Neal Communication Strategies, he has served as a principal at Podesta Group and a senior communications consultant at Fannie Mae.
Earlier in his career, Neal was an editor, reporter and columnist at the Washington Post.
"Terry Neal is an elite communications leader. He will play a critical role—ensuring the public understands ID.me's mission while deepening ID.me's engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders," said ID.me co-founder and CEO Blake Hall.


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