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| Michael Frazier |
Michael Frazier, who spent more than 11 years as a communicator at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, has joined SKDK’s PA practice in New York as an executive VP. He will support corporate, crisis and advocacy clients.
Frazier, who exited the 9/11 Museum as executive VP and deputy director of external affairs, also was an EVP at the Food Allergy Research and Education group, a spokesperson for Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign and a reporter for Newsday and the Associated Press.
SKDK CEO Doug Thornell said Frazier ranks “among the most accomplished communications professionals in the state of New York."


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