Chris McGurn

About Chris McGurn

It is hard to find people with experience, insight and expertise firmly planted at the intersection of where policy, public relations, the impact of emerging technology and politics converge. With 15 years working as a public relations and government affairs professional, I provide this rare and necessary experience and blend of skills. I have framed debates, turned complex topics into appealing, relevant content, raised awareness of issues, products and services, and worked with targeted media outlets to further the goals and aims of the organizations that I work with across the multiple industries. I have worked with leading corporations, innovative start-ups, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, government agencies, and advocacy organizations. I am not only proficient but skilled at navigating the complexities of evolving markets and ensuring that messages and topics resonate with the desired audience. I have an intimate understanding in what drives conversations within the healthcare space – be it regulatory reform, legislative debates or the rise of new technologies that are transforming how and where healthcare is delivered. I bring passion, creativity and professionalism to all the work that I do, and am confident that such success will be replicated in our endeavors together. Specialties: B2B and B2G communications, online content creation, new media strategies, social media utilization, traditional media outreach, tactical and strategic PR planning and measurement, federal stakeholder outreach and strategy, congressional communications, coalition building, federal affairs issue tracking, strategic written communications.

Experience

1. Senior Writer

   Ripple Effect

   Jun 2021 — Present · Falls Church, VA

Education

• Pitzer College in Turkey

  B.A, English

  2001 — 2001

• Pitzer College, A Member of the Claremont Colleges

  B.A, Political Studies

  1998 — 2002

• Pitzer College

  BA, Political Studies / English

  1998 — 2002