Jennifer Messenger

Senior Executive Vice President @Metropolitan Group

Portland, OR, US

Plan and implement strategic communication and social impact initiatives for mission-driven organizations including nonprofits, public sector organizations and foundations. Lead agency\'s public health focus area, from launch 20 years ago to multi-million-dollar practice serving national clients today. Responsibilities include leading client teams; continually expanding my own and the team\'s health equity focus; mentoring staff who want to deepen public health experience; and serving as architect of MG\'s overall public health strategy and identifying new client opportunities. Clients include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association, National League of Cities, Power to Decide, Oregon\'s Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, Health Action Alliance and others. Expertise in public will building, social marketing, narrative and messaging, branding, public engagement and social change. I do work I love for organizations that make a difference in our world.Have been promoted consistently over my tenure with MG, most recently moving to SEVP in January 2021, which is the highest position other than founder/creative director.