Samantha Levine, director of communications for the Children's Defense Fund - NY, has moved to SKDKnickerbocker as a senior VP in its public affairs unit.
Levine, who also served as acting executive director for the non-profit CDF-NY for five months, was a deputy press secretary on health and human services issues during the Bloomberg administration, handling the mayor's bids to curb sugary beverages and smoking. She also directed marketing and communications for Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Levine held PR and marketing posts for NARAL Pro-Choice New York and Planned Parenthood of New York.
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
