Ellen Spooner
Media & Strategic Communications | Ocean, Climate & Sustainability | AI & Tech Storytelling | Thought Leadership & PR
- Role
- Media and Strategic Communications Manager at Waitt Institute
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ellen Spooner
I solve complex problems through strategy, storytelling, and influence. I have written…
Experience
Media and Strategic Communications Manager
Oct 2022 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Developed and implemented high-impact communication strategies for national campaigns and media engagements, positioning programs as thought leaders in sustainable ocean development.• Led media relations, social media management, crisis management, and storytelling efforts to simplify complex ocean and sustainability topics for diverse audiences.Developed and executed high-impact communication strategies, aligning messaging with key organizational priorities, including leading the Samoa Ocean Strategy awareness campaign, which ultimately contributed to the Government of Samoa’s adoption of a policy to protect 30% of Samoa\'s ocean.• Collaborated with global stakeholders on Blue Economy initiatives, increasing visibility and support for sustainable development efforts in Fiji and Vanuatu.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelors of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2009 — 2013
University of Michigan
Master’s Degree, Conservation Ecology with a focus in Fisheries
2013 — 2016
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