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| Alexandra Traber McNamara |
The Girl Scouts of the USA has named Alexandra Traber McNamara chief corporate affairs & communications officer.
She joins from Estee Lauder Cos., where she exited as VP-corporate affairs, global communications after a more than seven-year run.
At GSUSA, McNamara is responsible for driving growth and relevance by developing its external/internal communications, media relations and government affairs strategies.
CEO Bonnie Barczykowski said McNamara “will help the Girl Scouts propel into the future and continue to meet the needs of the modern girl.”
McNamara also worked at Brunswick Group and in the Obama White House as advisor to the National Security Counsel chief of staff and press assistant to First Lady Michelle Obama.
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