Mary Anne Ostrom
Director - Corporate Affairs, Marketing and Public Policy Communications @Silicon Valley Bank
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Director - Corporate Affairs, Marketing and Public Policy Communications @Silicon Valley Bank
San Francisco, CA, US
Writing and editing high-profile corporate content, including corporate-level and executive presentations• Integrating corporate messaging in external communications, such as PR and events, working with brand, CSR, ESG and sponsorship teams • Tracking and advising on public policy related corporate issues
EDUCATION
UCLA
B.A.
SKILLS
ABOUT MARY ANNE OSTROM
I am Director, Corporate Affairs, developing corporate and public policy-focused communications, and have served as Senior Manager, Marketing Communications, focusing on technology, VC investing and startup thought leadership trends (published in top outlets), corporate, ESG and public policy-related content.Previously, I served as Director of Communications at the non-profit California Emerging Technology Fund, advocating for universal access to affordable internet, and as Campaign Manager and Campaign Communications Strategist. I was a newspaper journalist at a top US newspaper, covering high-profile Silicon Valley business, politics and government stories for the San Jose Mercury News.I have strong experience navigating high-stakes public relations, politics and public policy challenges, able to craft and execute media, political relations and public engagement solutions. “Mary Anne is a rare combination of an award-winning writer and a smart, strategic advocate. Her thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, and seasoned approach to difficult public relations challenges made her an invaluable leader on our team,” says a former manager.Specialties: Developing messaging strategy in high-stakes, deadline-driven settings, developing content around complex business and political topics, using multimedia skills for compelling communications, launching social media initiatives, executing rapid-response communications, shaping public policy communications, possessing very strong writing and editing skills, writing speeches, client communications and opinion pieces, creating fund-raising pitches to small- and large-dollar donor networks, preparing key leaders for interviews and public appearances
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