Meghan Cox

Leads federal government relations & policy; public affairs & policy initiatives Oversees strategic partnerships with government, corporate and civic stakeholders Leads day to day work and operations of Corporate & Government Relations team Driver of strategic vision

Serve as strategic communications partner to two business units; Corporate & Government Relations and Finance Develop engagement and messaging for key stakeholders

Served as the company spokesperson, media relations lead, and strategic communicator for this Fortune 250 manufacturing company. Led all external communications activities in support of the company’s strategic vision, including planning and executing communications strategies for large-scale announcements, high-profile issues, crisis communications, and more. • Directed all communications efforts for Presidential visit in 2018 and major announcement event in 2019. • Played a key role in announcing the acquisition of a technologically advanced metals manufacturer, creating and utilizing collateral for educating internal and external stakeholders. • Coached C-suite and senior leadership on media opportunities, interviewing and presentation methods to ensure brand-appropriate messaging and representation.

Provided full-spectrum communications and PR support to a portfolio of clients. Developed and implemented short-and-long-term strategies for clients, generating ideas and new hooks to garner community interest and favor. • Created multi-pronged communications plans for non-profit, political and corporate clients. • Actively secured media coverage by regularly pitching radio, print and television opportunities. • Wrote, edited, and placed client opinion-editorial pieces in relevant publications and websites.

Joined organization in advance of annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), leading communications efforts to publicize the event and organization. • Led communications team to ensure smooth credentialing and coverage process for over 1,500 credentialed media. • Directed communications efforts for organization as they expanded their Foundation and educational efforts, including website redesign, events and media outreach.

Began role as the first dedicated communications staffer for a sophomore member of Congress, serving as spokesperson and media liaison. • Worked alongside legislative and committee staff to highlight key initiatives and legislative proposals on Capitol Hill. • Developed distinct messaging and positioning for Member, resulting in extensive media coverage in national, political, Capitol Hill, statewide and local press. • Created media materials including talking points, media advisories, press releases, op-eds, statements and blog posts. - Served in leadership of Republican Communications Association

Communications Director for Healthcare Freedom Amendment campaign, an issue appearing on Ohio's 2011 ballot. • Led communications efforts for statewide campaign. • Secured national coverage of the issue, including successful Election Night results.

Led communications for a congressional campaign in Ohio's 13th congressional district in the high-profile 2010 cycle. •Developed messaging, collateral and communications plan for campaign. •Served as spokesperson and main media contact.

Assistant to principals and account team at boutique public relations firm. • Handled radio and television booking for book release tour from popular author. • Wrote press releases, media advisories and assisted in client events.

Assisted in department projects, media advisories and web updates.

Assisted Washington, D.C. staff of busy congressional office with day-to-day activities, tours and legislative correspondence.