Emily Bender
Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water
- Role
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, Office of Water at Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
- Location
- Littleton, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emily Bender
I’m a strategist and problem solver who thrives on bringing people together to negotiate solutions and drive complex projects to the finish line. Collaboration is my opening line; follow-through is my punctuation.With 16 years of experience in strategic communications, crisis and risk messaging, and government relations, I lead with clarity, coordination, and calm under pressure. I’m a hands-on leader—whether navigating a high-stakes policy challenge or delivering an integrated campaign that builds trust and inspires action.A lifelong skier and mom of two, I bring energy, optimism, and focus to everything I do. I believe great leadership starts with listening, empowering others, and keeping curiosity at the heart of meaningful progress.
Experience
Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, Office of Water
Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
Nov 2025 — Present · US
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
BA, English and Political Science
2006 — 2009
Skills
- Event Planning
- Web Content Writing
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Nonprofits
- Message Development
- Politics
- Spokesperson
- Newsletters
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Blogging
- Volunteer Management
- Strategic Communications
- Press Releases
- Strategic Planning
- Policy
- Public Affairs
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media
- Proposal Writing
- Speech Writing
- Public Speaking
- Editing
- Powerpoint
- Press Relations
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Public Policy
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