Patricia Fuentes

About Patricia Fuentes

I\'m an innovative and versatile strategic communicator with experience in all facets of communications. In my work, I bring together a passion for storytelling and deep expertise in digital media to create authentic and influential stories that lift visibility, impact engagement, and strengthen brand reputation. My diverse background includes 15+ years collaborating across teams in fast-paced environments at large corporations, national nonprofits, media groups, and small businesses to produce valuable creative content and connect with target audiences. I\'m also an award-winning author with essays, fiction, and poetry published in print and online outlets including TriQuarterly, Quarter After Eight, Another Chicago Magazine, The GSU Review, The Citron Review, BabyCenter, and Jellyfish Review. My short story \"How Long Before I See You\" has been anthologized in \"Grace in Darkness, a collection of fiction by D.C. Women.\" I\'m the creator of Lights Out Books on Instagram, where I review books and cover literary lifestyle stories. My areas of specialty include: executive communications, crisis communications, digital communications, content marketing, strategic communications planning, creative writing, social media strategy and execution, thought leadership, media relations, influencer engagement, internal communications, employee engagement, project management, corporate social responsibility, and social impact storytelling.

Experience

1. Corporate Communications Senior Writer

   Freddie Mac

   May 2019 — Present · McLean, VA, US

Education

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• George Mason University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA