Christen McCluney

About Christen McCluney

I am a strategic communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience in government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. As Social Impact Communications Manager, I design and execute strategies that drive meaningful outcomes in equity, belonging, community engagement, impact infrastructure, and STEM initiatives.My expertise lies in creating compelling narratives that elevate corporate social responsibility efforts, strengthen brand reputation, and align business objectives with impactful storytelling. I specialize in executive communications, digital storytelling, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, leveraging my skills to deliver innovative and effective solutions.I am committed to fostering environments where equity, opportunity, and belonging are integral to success. Through collaboration and thoughtful strategy, I work to amplify programs and initiatives that reflect organizational values while making a tangible difference in the communities we serve.My diverse experience across government, nonprofit, and corporate settings equips me to navigate complex challenges, build trusted relationships, and deliver communications that leave a lasting

Experience

1. Manager, Communications (Oodi)

   Bechtel Corporation

   Jan 2025 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Strategic Leadership: Shape and implement enterprise communications that strengthen inclusion, belonging, and cultural awareness across global teams. External Engagement: Support initiatives that deepen connections with universities, communities, industry organizations, and future STEM talent. Narrative Development: Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to elevate stories that highlight our people, programs, and company culture. Brand & Visibility: Contribute to enterprise moments, major events, and thought leadership efforts that showcase the company’s commitment to people and purpose.

Education

• Syracuse University

  M.S., Public Relations

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Digital Entrepreneurship

• Pace University

  B.A., Journalism, English/Communications

Skills

• Event Planning
• Facebook
• Public Affairs
• Storytelling
• Social Media Marketing
• Writing
• Project Coordination
• Leadership
• Health Communication
• Speech Writing
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Blogging
• Media Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Proposal Writing
• New Media
• Management
• Salesforce.com
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Non-Profits
• Interviews
• Strategic Communications
• Management Consulting
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Message Development