Lisa Helfer

About Lisa Helfer

I am an accomplished communications and content leader specializing in internal and external relations, corporate communications, and stakeholder engagement for complex industries, including energy, finance, health, supply chain, AI, data, utilities, and SaaS. I collaborate across departments, boards, investors, partners, and vendors to develop and execute integrated communication roadmaps that elevate brand leadership, ensure message consistency, and achieve business objectives.With extensive experience leading large-scale projects, I’ve driven corporate messaging, media strategy, and crisis communications for companies navigating infrastructure investments, regulatory landscapes, and industry transformations. I also provide communications leadership through high-stakes corporate changes, including M&A, IPOs, SPAC transactions, Nasdaq listings, and market repositioning—ensuring clear, compelling messaging for investors, media, and employees.I thrive in fast-moving, matrixed organizations, working cross-functionally to align internal and external messaging, manage competing priorities, and successfully execute high-impact initiatives. Whether developing comprehensive external relations strategies, refining corporate narratives, or mitigating misinformation, I bring proven problem-solving and project management expertise to every engagement.As a team leader and mentor, I excel at building high-performing teams, securing buy-in, and fostering collaboration at all levels of an organization. My ability to translate complex technical and financial concepts into clear, compelling messaging ensures that organizations effectively communicate their value to key audiences, including customers, employees, media, local and federal government agencies, policymakers, investors, analysts, and the public.

Experience

1. Senior Communications Strategist

   NuScale Power

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• The City University of New York

  Master's degree, English and Creative Writing

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor's degree, Communications and Media Studies/History

Skills

• Team Management
• Creative Direction
• Trade Shows
• Strategic Communications
• Video Production
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Newsletters
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Web Content
• Blogging
• Editing
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Corporate Communications
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Director of Communications
• Entertainment
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Media
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Online Advertising
• Email Marketing
• Project Management
• Storytelling
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing