M. Janella Escobar
Global communications executive with 25+ years of experience leading high impact internal & external comms strategies for world-class brands across healthcare, life sciences, logistics, hospitality, & nonprofit sectors.
- Role
- Head of Communications Family Dollar at Family Dollar
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About M. Janella Escobar
Janella: a storyteller at heart and a strategist by trade, with a proven track record of…
Experience
Head of Communications Family Dollar
Jan 2025 — Present
Head of Communications leading the enterprise communications function for a Fortune 200 retailer and the nation’s leader in value shopping. As Family Dollar’s senior communications leader, I oversee all aspects of corporate communications across the enterprise, including both internal and external channels. My role spans employee engagement, internal communications, executive visibility, media relations, crisis and issues management, and brand reputation.As a member of the leadership team, I am responsible for leading my department to shape and share the company’s story, ensuring employees, customers, partners, and communities see Family Dollar’s values and long-term vision reflected in every message.Key areas of focus: • Enterprise-wide leadership: Driving communications strategy across stores and corporate functions. • Employee engagement: Building a culture of transparency, connection, and recognition for our more than associates nationwide. • Reputation & brand: Protecting and enhancing Family Dollar’s reputation through proactive storytelling, media engagement, and issues management. • Strategic counsel: Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CHRO on communications that influence culture, business performance, and public perception.Our mission: to make shopping fun, affordable, and full of discovery. A place where families can find everyday essentials and unexpected treasures week after week.
Education
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Skills
- Broadcast
- Leadership
- Corporate Communications
- Strategy
- Messaging
- Strategic Communications
- Internal & External Communications
- International Relations
- Reputation Management
- Management
- Communication Training
- Communications Planning
- Speech Writing
- Research
- Spokesperson
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Integrated Marketing
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communications
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