Stephanie Hammer

About Stephanie Hammer

I drive impact by delivering the right message in the right way at the right time to the audiences that matter most. For more than 20 years, I’ve led strategic communications across federal agencies, military commands, and high-visibility public sector initiatives, building trust—between organizations and the public, between leaders and their teams, and between mission and message.I lead stakeholder engagement, internal alignment, and executive messaging for complex, high-impact initiatives. My approach blends human-centered design with structured, empathetic leadership, especially in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.I help teams clarify their voice, connect with their audiences, and deliver measurable results. I’m known for building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across silos, and helping leaders communicate with clarity, credibility, and purpose.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Strategic Communications and Engagement: Executive Messaging | Change and Crisis Communication| Speechwriting | Digital Engagement | Event Strategy | Data-Driven StorytellingLeadership and Collaboration:Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Internal Communications | Culture Change Initiatives | Executive Advisory SupportOperations and Delivery:Human-Centered Design | Project Management | Budget Oversight | Quality Assurance and Quality Control | Standard Operating Procedure Development | Performance Measurement

Experience

1. Communications Coordinator

   Oak Ridge National Laboratory

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Troy University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Defense Information School

  Communication and Media Studies

• Academy of Art University

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Arts - AA