Kelly Krause

About Kelly Krause

For 15 years, I\'ve been leveraging the power of the press to advance the missions of major non-profits and government agencies. I\'ve spearheaded media campaigns for landmark Supreme Court cases, environmental initiatives and harm reduction programs.

Experience

1. Director of U s Media Relations

   Center for Reproductive Rights

   Mar 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead a six-person Press Team and multiple PR agencies to advance CRR\'s mission and visibility in the U.S.•Spearhead press strategy for 30+ ongoing lawsuits to protect reproductive healthcare in the U.S, including pivotal Supreme Court cases.• Collaborate with local and federal lawmakers on press strategies to advance and defeat legislation.•Develop and oversee robust media campaigns that educate the public on reproductive rights issues and mobilize key audiences.•Build and leverage strategic partnerships with other progressive organizations to amplify messaging and create momentum.•Manage crisis communications and reputational risks.•Elevate the profile of our lawyers and CEO through profile pieces and top-tier interviews.•Ghostwrite op-eds (published in the NYT, USA Today, etc.)•Oversee media trainings for top spokespeople and plaintiffs.

Education

• Central European University

  Study abroad; Hungary

• Union College

  B.A.

• University of Tuebingen

  Study abroad; Germany

• Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai, Romania

  Study abroad; Romania

Skills

• Symscio
• Vocus
• Facebook
• Cisionpoint
• Lexisnexis
• Speech Writing
• Legislative Relations
• Research
• Event Planning
• Burellesluce
• Photoshop
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Nonprofits
• Alta
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Editing
• Social Networking
• Documentary Production
• Adobe Acrobat
• Emfluence
• PR Newswire