Gabbi P.
Communications Executive & Chief of Staff | Leads Strategy and Culture for a $1.4B Enterprise | Known for Clarity, Connection, and a Calm, Human Approach to Crisis, Complex Change, and Transformation
- Role
- Director of Communications Enterprise Strategy and Culture Leadership at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gabbi P.
I lead complex organizations in communicating clearly, navigating change confidently, and…
Experience
Director of Communications Enterprise Strategy and Culture Leadership
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jun 2016 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Lead communications, culture, and engagement strategy for a $1.4B enterprise with 1,100 employees. Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, guiding organizational transformation, change management, and enterprise-wide storytelling that connects people to purpose. Provide strategic direction for internal and external communications, helping leaders communicate with clarity, consistency, and authenticity.Known as the go-to leader during periods of transformation and uncertainty, called on to align strategy, people, and culture through communication that strengthens trust and performance. Partner across functions to connect business objectives with employee engagement, creating alignment between executive priorities and team impact.Key Achievements:• Directed communication strategy across a $1.4B portfolio, aligning enterprise priorities and cross-functional teams.• Increased employee engagement 22 times by creating transparent communication systems that built trust and connection.• Led communication for organizational restructuring, maintaining clarity and stability across 1,100 employees.• Guided executives in defining and communicating vision, culture, and strategic priorities to national and global partners.• Introduced AI and digital tools that modernized collaboration, improved knowledge sharing, and elevated the employee experience.• Streamlined digital content by 65 percent, increasing accessibility, usability, and organizational efficiency.• Built and mentored a 30-person communications team focused on innovation, resilience, and professional growth.• Established analytics to measure communication effectiveness and inform strategy.• Partnered with HR, legal, and brand leaders to foster inclusion, belonging, and shared accountability for culture and engagement.• Recognized for calm, decisive leadership during crisis situations that sustained trust and alignment.
Education
The George Washington University
Master of Science - MS
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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