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| Tamara Hinton |
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the government and public affairs affiliate of law firm Cozen O’Connor, brings on Tamara Hinton as senior principal to lead its strategic communications practice, based in its Washington, DC office. Hinton most recently served as SVP at DC-based public affairs agency Story Partners, managing complex issues, litigation and media scrutiny to minimize risk to clients across various industries. She was previously founder and chief strategist at Comunicado PR and served as communications director for the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Frank Lucas, and his predecessor, Rep. Bob Goodlatte. “This is a team that understands smart, effective communications is at the heart of any successful strategy and is essential for protecting a company’s reputation, advancing legislative priorities, and shaping the policy and regulatory landscape,” said Hinton.
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| Alan Tam |
Reveleer, an AI-powered healthcare data and analytics company, names Alan Tam as CMO. Tam joins the company from Actium Health, where he was also CMO. He has also served as VP of marketing at Luma Health, and senior director of product marketing at mobile marketing engagement platform Swerve. At Reveleer, Tam will lead and develop strategies to scale and accelerate the company’s go-to-market efforts. "We continue to experience accelerated velocity across all areas of our businesses, and Alan will play a pivotal role in bringing new products and technologies to market," said Reveleer CEO and president Jay Ackerman.
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| Farissa Knox |
COACT Agency, a Chicago-based full-service marketing and advertising firm and certified minority owned company, hires Farissa Knox as president. Knox was previously founder and CEO of RLM Media. Her experience spans lifestyle, health + wellness, education, financial services and government agencies. In her new role, Knox will support the company across all pillars of the business, identifying growth areas and creating additional process + procedure for its evolution. “COACT has always stood for collaborative action amongst diverse superpowers, resources, creative and backgrounds to bring about the highest impact in this ever-changing world and Farissa is the next chapter in our evolution," said COACT Agency founder Billy Dec.
LaVoieHealthScience promotes Lisa DeScenza to president... Buffalo Groupe, which works with golf, hospitality and real estate brands, ups Glenn Gray to chief growth officer.... Marketbridge, a Bethesda, MD-based marketing consultant, names Mike Swartz chief growth officer and Ellie Ahmadi as SVP of global corporate marketing.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association names Chad Coleman CMO, effective Feb. 3. Coleman was most recently chief brand officer at YouTube channel Dude Perfect... Strategic Objectives promotes Sadie Tory and Saul Lewis to VP... Signal Group ups Scott Lusk and Jess McCarron to managing directors.
The Walt Disney Company names Asad Ayaz to lead its newly established enterprise marketing and brand organization... Kaiser Permanente, which provides integrated healthcare services, is bringing on Beth Leonard as SVP and chief public affairs officer, effective Feb. 2. Leonard was most recently chief corporate affairs officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance... AIC Hotel Group, which operates such brands as Nobu Hotels, Hard Rock Hotels, AVA Resort and Spa and the UNICO Collection, hires Delia Osegueda as VP, global partnerships.
Sarah Knakmuhs, who formerly led H/Advisors Abernathy’s DC office, is joining the Financial Services Forum as chief communications and strategy officer.
Brian Hughes, chief of staff at NASA, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as a partner in its Tallahassee office.
