Katie Denis

About Katie Denis

I\'m a strategy professional with 20 years of experience with leading trade associations…

Experience

1. Head of Communications

   UL Standards & Engagement

   Dec 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Take on new function in a 130-year-old organization to build awareness and understanding of the importance of standards to a safer, more sustainable world. Set strategy and narrative to serve as foundational communications for media relations, social media content, and thought leadership efforts. Plan and execute campaigns to drive action on organizational priorities with corporate leaders, industry associations, policymakers, and consumer advocates. Manage agency partners for strategy, digital, andoverall communications.Lead a team of 10 talented professionals to develop content, create owned events and design presence at external events, promote efforts in the digital space, including through the design of a new website and additional social channels. Work with engagement colleagues leading partnerships and research insights to deliver impact on the ULSE mission.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  BS, Journalism

  2000 — 2004

• American University

  Washington Semester Exchange - Journalism

  2003 — 2003

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Political Campaigns
• Community Outreach
• Non-Profits
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Speech Writing
• Public Relations
• Press Releases
• Marketing Communications
• Public Policy
• Blogging
• Editing
• Strategic Communications
• Politics
• Public Affairs
• Nonprofits
• Message Development
• Grassroots Organizing
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications