Kristin Wilson-Palmer

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ABOUT KRISTIN WILSON-PALMER

Kristin Wilson-Palmer brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of advocacy, industry, and government to her role as Chief Communications Officer at NRDC, Earth’s greatest defense. Since joining in September 2023, she has led all communications activities in support of NRDC’s mission, including brand strategy, advocacy communications, media relations, marketing, social engagement, entertainment partnerships, and digital fundraising, leveraging her deep cross-sector expertise to elevate the organization’s voice and impact.Most recently, Palmer was a senior vice president in Edelman’s Washington, D.C. office, where she served as a senior advisor to global financial services companies across a wide range of verticals, spanning public affairs, earned media, crisis communications, and corporate social responsibility.Prior to Edelman, she was chief communications officer for the Insurance Information Institute, where she led proactive issue campaigns that effectively expanded the industry’s consumer footprint, increased brand awareness for global insurance companies, and helped boost engagement with key industry stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels.Previously, Palmer was vice president of media relations for AARP, one of the world\'s largest advocacy organizations. At AARP, she successfully directed earned media for its consumer-facing products and initiatives, brand campaigns, multicultural engagement, and media properties, including AARP The Magazine and Movies for Grownups.Palmer served as a senior communications manager for then mayor Shirley Franklin in the city of Atlanta, where she oversaw daily operations of the Mayor\'s Office of Communications. She has also managed communications for NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and America’s Public Television Stations. She began her career in the Washington, D.C, offices of Brodeur Partners and the Kamber Group.Palmer, a Virginia native, is a graduate of James Madison University. She is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C, office.