Toni Konz Tatman
Chief Communications Officer @Kentucky Department Of Education
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Communications Officer @Kentucky Department Of Education
Frankfort, KY, US
Cabinet-level position responsible for managing the agency’s strategic communications plan, branding, marketing, storytelling efforts and advocacy for Kentucky’s 171 public school districts and public school students— Executive Editor of Kentucky Teacher, the online news publication for the Kentucky Department of Education. — Strategy and management lead for internal and external communications, storytelling, digital media, public relations, crisis communications, graphic design, social media, and multimedia channels— Chief spokesperson for the agency and the communications point of contact for superintendents and districts— Planned a successful and safe 500-person, two-day 2021 Kentucky Education Summit, in the midst of COVID-19.
EDUCATION
Milwaukee Pulaski High School
High School Diploma
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Criminal Justice
ABOUT TONI KONZ TATMAN
20+ years as an accomplished journalism, public relations and communications executive with extensive experience building and leading a results-driven team and producing measurable outcomes through effective strategy, creativity, critical thinking, innovation, data and technology. Experience as a Chief Communications Officer in K-12 education focused on honest and strategic internal and external communications, digital media, branding, public relations, crisis communications, community relations and family engagement. Former longtime education reporter with experience covering and understanding the complexities of a large, urban school district (Jefferson County Public Schools) as well as mid-size and smaller districts in Alabama and Mississippi. Bold and strategic thinker who uses the power of storytelling to move stakeholders into action. Starts every decision-making process asking whether it will promote equity, improve outcomes for children and change lives through education. Firm believer in empowering teams through empathy, co-creation and strong climate and culture, as it improves operational and organizational success. Comfortable communicating complex concepts, building consensus and engaging in critical conversations. Skilled in public relations, branding, strategic communication, building/nourishing meaningful relationships, event planning and social media strategies. Vast experience with crisis communication strategy and implementation.
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