Christopher Lackner

About Christopher Lackner

Senior-level communications and public affairs strategist with 20+ years of experience.I\'ve created and executed award-winning campaigns for a variety of corporations, startups, nonprofits, government agencies and political candidates. Special expertise and experience in crisis management. Skills: Communications - Digital Strategy, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Crisis Management, Speech Writing, Media TrainingGovernment - Public Affairs, Lobbying, Grassroots Advocacy, Community Relations Operations - Leadership, Project Management, Internal Communications, Business StrategyMarketing - Content Strategy, Website Management, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Event Management Industry Sectors: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic, FunctionalPublic Health - Anti-Tobacco, Air Quality, Healthy FoodEnvironment - Clean Air Act, Clean Energy, Public LandsHuman Rights - Refugee Rights, Anti-Poverty, Victim AdvocacyTransportation - Rail, Bike-Sharing, Transit, PlanningReal Estate Development - Market-Rate and Affordable Housing, Land Use, Commercial & Industrial Real Estate, Universities

Experience

1. Founder President

   Hemp Beverage Alliance

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Trade association representing the hemp beverage industry.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  B.A., Political Science, Sociology

• Northwestern University

  M.A. coursework in Public Policy

• Second City Training Center

  Creative Writing

Skills

• Public Affairs
• Crisis Management
• Crisis Communications
• Politics
• Spokesperson
• Corporate Communications
• Writing
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Public Policy
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Message Development
• Non-Profits
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Marketing Communications
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Social Media
• Press Releases
• Strategic Communications
• Grassroots Organizing
• Nonprofits
• Campaigns
• Speech Writing
• Strategy