Dalena Nguyen

About Dalena Nguyen

Dalena Nguyen (duh-lee-nah) is a dynamic communications professional based in Washington, D.C, with a passion for helping individuals, organizations and brands tell their stories with clarity and impact. With a wide range of professional experiences, Dalena has cultivated a versatile skill set that spans fundraising, public affairs, government relations, content creation, crisis communications, event coordination and digital marketing. She has successfully engaged diverse audiences, including policymakers, regulators, community leaders, corporate stakeholders, media and consumers.Dalena has worked across a variety of industries, including technology, energy, finance, government, nonprofit and media, helping organizations navigate complex communications challenges, elevate their public profile, and achieve strategic objectives. She leverages her understanding of these sectors to craft narratives that resonate, influence decision-makers, and strengthen brand presence.Passionate about the intersection of strategic communications, digital marketing, politics and business, Dalena knows how to connect the right message with the right audience to create meaningful impact. She approaches every project with strategic insight and a focus on achieving tangible outcomes.Dalena earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Political Science from the University of Florida, grounding her expertise in both strategic communication and political insight.

Experience

1. Senior Director

   Bullpen Strategy Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Dalena is a Senior Director at Bullpen Strategy Group, a strategic advisory firm based in Washington, D.C, where she advises clients on navigating complex policy, regulatory and reputational challenges. She works closely with executive leadership teams to develop and execute integrated strategies that align public affairs, communications and business objectives.In her role, Dalena supports clients across the healthcare, AI, technology and legal sectors, providing strategic counsel on communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, issue management and reputation positioning. She brings a deep understanding of the intersection between policy, media and business to help clients anticipate risk, capitalize on opportunity and drive long-term outcomes.Dalena partners with clients to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives, ensuring strategies are grounded in data, informed by the political landscape and tailored to evolving audiences. Her work helps organizations make confident, informed decisions in high-stakes environments.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

• University of Florida

  Concentration, Political Science and Government