Martha Threatt

About Martha Threatt

Senior media relations, legislative affairs, and consumer education outreach leader with extensive experience conveying policies and interests of organizations to the public, Congress, and federal agencies. Skilled in public affairs and enterprise-wide communications with a record of creating effective strategies that highlight the vision and mission to generate action on key priorities. Political savviness and in-depth understanding of federal governance and regulatory policies to leverage and foster relationships with stakeholders, organizations, and Congress to support program growth. Proven ability to deepen community and stakeholder engagement on various issues from motor carrier safety and transportation security to mission-essential messaging and retirement security. Set the example as a leader for subordinates, peers, and superiors through thought leadership and a willingness to listen and learn from others. A strategic visionary, who is keenly aware of how today’s decisions will impact tomorrow’s organization. Adept at streamlining business processes, operating policies, and procedures to leverage the advantages of new emerging technologies and reduce costs. Demonstrated success forging collaborations with all constituencies and translating complex issues to the public, media, and Congress.

Experience

1. Media Relations Manager

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Sep 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Develops comprehensive communications strategies and plans, advises on crisis management, oversees daily media relations responsibilities and leads select enterprise communications projects and activities.Oversees execution of overall strategic vision and sets direction for the Division to ensure effective and efficient attainment of organizational goals. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives. Engages division-level support personnel in monitoring Division performance relative to key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives. Engages managers in documenting, refining, and assuring compliance with processes governing Division activities. Monitors Division funds. Works with the management team to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the Division. Monitors organizational health and adjusts practices across the Division to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues. Guides Division staff in empowering employees and holding them accountable to AOC vision, focus areas, and initiatives.Serves as a strategic partner to colleagues across the FAA. Manages relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and other media covering aviation topics and issues applicable to the agency. Serves as an on-the-record spokesperson for the agency, as appropriate.Sets priorities, plans work functions, assigns tasks and responsibilities, manages the workflow within the office, coaches and develops staff, monitors and evaluates the performance of employees, approves leave, and takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as applicable.

Education

• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy

  Policy In Numbers

  2021 — 2021

• The George Washington University

  Senior Leader Program, US Office of Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications

  2015 — 2015

• Gardner-Webb University

  B.A., Communications

  1988 — 1992

• The George Washington University

  Mastering Strategy for the Public Sector

  2020 — 2020

• Pfeiffer University

  MBA, Public Admin. & Local Govt.

  2007 — 2010