Stephanie Rittershaus

About Stephanie Rittershaus

At HDR, my tenure as Vice President in the Central Region for Strategic Communications has been marked by an unwavering commitment to fostering community support for innovative infrastructure projects. My people-first approach integrates strategic planning and public involvement, ensuring clear communication of complex initiatives to stakeholders.With a robust background in public speaking and a certified expertise in public involvement, I have enabled our teams to cultivate relationships with federal, state, municipal, and private clients, translating technical information into accessible narratives. Our efforts have been instrumental in building the groundwork for sustainable, transformative community improvements.

Experience

1. Vice President, Director of Strategic Communications at Hdr

   HDR

   Mar 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Lead a global team of over 200 communicators at HDR, focusing on community engagement and creative strategies for communicating impacts and opportunities of infrastructure improvements.• Develop and implement innovative strategies that bring people and projects together.• Facilitate collaboration across business groups resulting in impactful and sustainable community solutions.

Education

• Wayne State College

  English

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Economic Development
• Marketing Communications
• General Public
• Newsletters
• Social Networking
• Team Building
• Event Management
• Public Involvement
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Editing
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Media Relations
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Communications