Dacrie Graves

Director of Communications @Policylink

US

Spearheaded the communications launch for Bloomberg American SustainableCities, a three-year,$200M initiative advancing climate action and racial wealthequity across 25 U.S. cities, prioritizing deep investment in communitiesexperiencing high levels of climate impact. Served as a key connector across allcommunications functions, collaborating closely with city halls, communitybuilding organizations, and key implementation partners to drive strategy andexecution.⇨ Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy inpartnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, NRDC, Delivery Associates, andSustainable Cities Fund.⇨ Led the Communications Working Group to help identify and assesscommunications opportunities and vehicles to advance program objectives andmaximize reach.⇨ Directed FGS Global, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ global communicationsconsultancy, ensuring PR objectives and goals were successfully implemented.⇨ Managed a $408K communications budget, leveraging project managementtools to track and benchmark campaign milestones.⇨ Interfaced directly with local city government officials and communicationsteams to align messaging and strategies.⇨ Provided crisis communications expertise to senior leadership to ensureeffective employee and stakeholder relations.⇨ Collaborated with internal subject matter experts to identify key messages anddevelop compelling outreach content, including talking points, executive scripts,briefing materials, and video messaging.

Mary Baldwin University

Bachelors, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Mary Baldwin University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business/Corporate Communications

Mary Baldwin College

Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Mary Baldwin University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies