David Almacy is a senior vice president in Edelman’s Digital Public Affairs practice. A native of the Washington, DC area, Almacy brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of government, public relations, marketing, politics and digital communications.  
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Social Media

Tamara Babiuk has over 15 years of experience in communications in development. She is the currently the director of Development Solutions Group (DSG) at Chemonics International, Inc. a consulting company. DSG coordinates project support services in communications, impact assessment, and technical innovation. As the former director of project communications at Chemonics, she instituted training and guidance for field projects implementing communications campaigns.
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Kathy Baird is a senior vice president with the integrated marketing communications group in the Washington, DC office. At Fleishman-Hillard, she works on a variety of clients including corporate, nonprofit and academic accounts. Her work spans the true sense of integrated communications with a solid foundation in digital strategy, brand development and public relations.
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Advanced Digital Strategy

Vice President, Social Marketing Practice, Ketchum Frances Bernhards serves as a vice president in Ketchum Washington, D.C.'s Social Marketing Practice. In addition to social marketing, she has experience in public affairs, issues management, crisis management, and litigation communications. Throughout her nearly 30-year career at Ketchum, Ms. Bernhards has been central in developing and testing campaign messaging and materials for a variety of social marketing, health education and issues management campaigns as well as in training client and third-party spokespersons to deliver key messages in media interviews and presentations.
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PR Case Studies

Rohit is a founding member of the pioneering 360 Digital Influence team at Ogilvy, a group focused on developing social media and word of mouth marketing strategy and campaigns for clients including Intel, Unilever, Lenovo, Ford, CDC, Lance Armstrong Foundation and many others. He is author of the award winning new marketing book Personality Not Included, an entertaining and useful guide to using your personality in marketing, which is available in more than 50 countries around the world in 6 languages.
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Jeff Bieber is Vice President for National Programming at WETA. Jeff Bieber is a veteran executive producer of public television documentaries, specials, news and cultural programs at WETA, the public broadcasting station for the Greater Washington area. He is responsible for creating and managing major primetime series for PBS, including America at a Crossroads, a series of 20 documentaries about the Iraq War, Terrorism and America's response to 9/11 and winner of 2008 EMMY and Columbia-DuPont awards; The Mysterious Human Heart, winner of a 2008 EMMY award; The Jewish Americans, a six-hour series that aired in January 2007; Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal, winner of a 2008 Peabody Award; and numerous other documentaries, specials and weekly series. Bieber's responsibilities include forging media partnerships, fundraising and managing public media campaigns. Bieber has also produced numerous documentaries, news specials, multi-camera music specials at the U.S. Capitol and The Kennedy Center and daily coverage of the WACO, Whitewater, Clarence Thomas Hearings as well as continuous news coverage of the attacks and aftermath of 9/11. (Photo credit: Courtesy WETA/Cable Risdon Photography)
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Creating Public Media Campaigns

Barbara Coons is a senior vice president of StrategyOne and directs the Media and Competitive Intelligence group based in Washington, DC. She has extensive experience in the field of media analysis, competitive intelligence and litigation support research.
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Communications Research

Senior Vice President, Group Head - Digital Public Affairs, Edelman Public Relations 
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Digital Communications Strategy
Social Media

Garrett M. Graff is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on technology and politics. As an editor at Washingtonian magazine, he covers media and politics and serves as internet director. His first book, "The First Campaign: Globalization, the Web, and the Race for the White House," laid out the impact of technology on the 2008 presidential race. Previously, Graff was the first blogger accredited to cover a White House press briefing, served on Howard Dean's presidential campaign, and was the Vermont governor's first webmaster.
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Kimberly H. Greer is founder and managing principal of FinePoint Communications LLC, a message and brand development boutique delivering a full range of corporate communications services that help companies develop and maintain a unique presence. For nearly two decades, she has led and developed highly respected, results-driven communications teams and programs for Fortune 500 corporations, global professional services firms and a large metropolitan provider of energy services. Ms. Greer has designed numerous award-winning programs and corporate initiatives recognized for their excellence and creativity by the International Association of Business Communicators, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Ad Directors Club of Washington. She offers strong expertise in change management, workforce reduction and crisis communications and has earned media coverage for clients in numerous special interest publications such as Scientific American and in the Washington Post. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University, and is a former marketing columnist and business news reporter for Crain Communications and Gannett Co. Ms. Greer lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two sons, and is an active volunteer with the Loudoun County Public Schools' Board of Education.
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Corporate Communications
Employee Engagement And Internal Communications

John Gundlach is an SVP and Group Creative Director at GMMB, a cause-related communications agency in Washington, DC. John has over 16 years of experience in advertising and brand strategy for products and issues from major national brands to non-profits large and small. As a critical part of his work, John presents concepts and strategy on a weekly basis, from one-on-one meetings to audiences of over 200 people. He's presented to internal communications staff, government, the military, corporations, non-profits and global health organizations. Geographically, he's presented work from coast to coast across the country, as well as oversees, including Geneva and Abu Dhabi. John has been teaching at Georgetown since 2008.
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Cheryl Haas is a vice president in the digital department of Fleishman-Hillard's Washington, DC office. In this role, Ms. Haas leads the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search strategies for a variety of clients, including those from health care, federal government, consumer products, consulting services and non-profit industries to name a few. Ms. Haas is a search industry veteran with over 8 years experience in the search field. She has worked on major search engines and start-ups alike.
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Jon Haber has more than 30 years experience in politics, government, communications, organizational leadership and law. Mr. Haber is President of Cascade Strategy, Inc. (www.cascadestrategy.com), a consulting firm providing innovative political, business, online and communications solutions to political organizations, non-profits, foundations and businesses.
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Public Affairs: Developing and Managing Successful Campaigns

Bruce Harrison is a consultant on corporate public relations issues, with an emphasis on environment, social responsibility and sustainability. His corporate experience was as Vice President and chief public relations officer of Freeport Minerals Company (now Freeport McMoran), headquartered in New York, where he had responsibility for public relations in mining projects in Europe, Latin America and Asia, including launch of a major copper development program in Indonesia. He subsequently founded E. Bruce Harrison Company and EnviroComm International, a consultancy operating in the U.S. and Europe, specializing in environmental, health and safety communication, which he now serves as chairman and strategic counsel.
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Crisis Communications

Una Hildebrandt, MLS, is a Consultant with Accenture, where she is the Communications Lead on a project with a US Government client . She has more than 10 years of experience gathering and synthesizing information to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of communications programs for firms including Booz Allen Hamilton, Fleishman Hillard, and Porter Novelli. She was trained in focus group moderation by the Riva Training Institute and has conducted dozens of focus groups and in-depth interviews for clients in the public and private sector. She holds a BS from Cornell University, an MLS from the University of Maryland, and a Certificate in Survey Design and Data Analysis from George Washington University.
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Applied Research Techniques: Interviews, Focus Groups, and Surveys

Denise Keyes is the associate dean of the Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communication at Georgetown University. She launched the program in 2007 and was responsible for the design of its innovative applied curriculum which focuses on educating responsible communicators. One of hallmarks of the program is the Center for Social Impact Communications (CSIC) which reflects Ms. Keyes' own passion and experience using the power of communications to create positive change.
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Public Relations and Corporate Communications Capstone
Cause Consulting II: Implementing the Communications Plan

Steven Kostant is a senior vice president of creative strategy at Fleishman-Hillard Washington, D.C. where he specializes in integrating the creative approach with business and organizational objectives. Prior to joining Fleishman-Hillard, Mr. Kostant was Executive Creative Strategist for Planit Agency, a national advertising and integrated marketing company. He has served as Vice President of Content and Programming for StarBand Communications, the world?s first satellite-delivered broadband company, and he was Vice President, Creative Strategy at iXL, an interactive advertising agency providing creative direction and online brand strategy to Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
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Brand and Creative Strategy: Embracing the Blur

Mike Krempasky joined Edelman in August 2005 as Vice President, focusing on internet strategy and communications, marketing, and advocacy for Edelman clients. He was responsible for the development and launch of the first blog for the largest corporation in the United States.
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Joseph LaMountain is President of SparkLight Comunications which develops and implements advocacy, media relations, communication and marketing campaigns for a range of clients. Since launching the firm in 2006, LaMountain has worked with most of the nation's leading patient advocacy organizations to generate public support for their respective causes. Prior to founding SparkLight, LaMountain served as Vice President of the Vision Council of America. At VCA he created the "Check Yearly" awareness campaign that delivered more than 200 million messages to consumers. He also generated approximately $25 million in earned media coverage, secured 190 congressional cosponsors of vision care legislation, and helped enact ten state laws to improve vision care.
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Grassroots Communications

Actor and author Ben Stein put it this way: "... a poet. I don't see anyone out there under the age of 50 writing better short pieces than he is right now." Michael Long is a writer of growing acclaim. He is an accomplished author, essayist, editorialist and speechwriter with experience in government, business, and the non-profit world. In 2008 he began teaching writing in the graduate school at Georgetown University. He has led reading programs for children of migrant farm workers, and has delivered guest lectures on humor and speechwriting at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.
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Public Relations Writing
Speech Writing
Business Writing for Communicators

Patty Long brings over 25 years of experience in government relations, public affairs and communications having held positions in both the private sector and the association world. She currently serves as a member of the executive staff of the National Asphalt Pavement Association managing communications and advocacy. Prior to that, she served as the Vice President for Policy Research and Member Communications at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the largest industry trade group in America.
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Conversations About Ethics: Philosophical, Professional, and Personal

Robert L. Manuel, Ph.D. is associate provost and the dean of the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) at Georgetown University. He has more than 20 years in higher education experience in specific areas such as admissions, technology development, events, financial aid, developing and implementing academic programs including graduate and online learning strategies at New York University and Georgetown University.
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City Lab Geneva Experience

Judith Muhlberg understands first-hand how to drive results within Fortune 500 global companies and is experienced in dealing with many business issues, ranging from mergers and acquisitions to leadership communications, corporate reputation, employee engagement and crisis, change and culture management. As a consultant for Gagen MacDonald, Judith has consulted with United Airlines (communications and leadership plan for exit from bankruptcy), BASF (strategic communications for its largest acquisition), Collective Brands, Inc. (merger integration for its acquisition of Stride Rite), Estee Lauder (internal communications strategy), and Mars-Wrigley (integration process communications).
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Crisis Communications
Leadership in Communications

An internationally renowned marketing thought leader, teacher, and practitioner, Don Neal brings Madison Avenue to Main Street. He has spent a career dedicated to the art and science of persuasion. From strategic communications, branding, advertising, and live branded media, he delivers aggressive and progressive marketing solutions to global brands such Mercedes Benz, Marriott, and Microsoft. In his work, Neal is relentless in achieving message relevance, media precision, and accountability for results.
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Integrated Marketing Communications

Mark Senak is senior vice president and partner at the international communications firm Fleishman-Hillard and brings to communications a background as an attorney, offering a blend of law, communications, public health and public relations. This background has provided a unique basis to act as a counselor and strategist providing regulatory communications counsel, message development, media training and crisis and issues management.
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Media Relations

As the vice president for external affairs for WETA, Mary Stewart directs corporate communications, brand management, media relations, advertising, community engagement events, publications and graphic design for the leading public broadcaster in the nation’s capital.  She oversees a team of public relations specialists and serves as a member of the senior management of the $68 million public media institution. Much of her work is developing communications campaigns for national television and media projects with the goal of creating national dialogue and meaningful engagement around civic and cultural issues. Formerly, she held development and promotions positions with Arena Stage, The Rouse Company, and CSX Realty.  Interested in the intersection between cultural practices and visual communications, Mary has her undergraduate degree from Princeton University in Art History and is completing her master’s from George Washington University in American Studies with an emphasis on visual culture.  She received her APR from the Public Relations Society in 1999.
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Conversations About Ethics: Philosophical, Professional, and Personal

Tiphane Turpin is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications (MPS PR/CC) program at Georgetown University. In this role, she focuses on preparing students to deliver strategic, responsible messages developed through research, insight and creativity. She is also co-founder and new media consultant of Bialick/Turpin & Associates, LLC.
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Public Relations and Corporate Communications Capstone
Elements of Communications Planning

Frank J. Walter has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience with a track record of producing results for Fortune 500 and start-up businesses, and advancing the missions of nonprofit and advocacy organizations.
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Environmental Communications

Jason Young is Managing Director and General Manager of ASGK's Washington, D.C. office, the strategic communications firm founded by David Axelrod and headquartered in Chicago. Mr. Young specializes in helping clients navigate complex, high-stakes reputation and public policy challenges. He has represented companies such as Medco, Microsoft, Exelon, Cablevision, GlaxoSmithKline, Embarq, Eli Lilly and Company and the Global Business Coalition. He has also represented several trade associations, not-for-profit organizations and coalitions. He is especially interested in using integrated traditional and new media campaigns to drive better public policy outcomes. Before joining ASGK, Young served as Vice President, Public Affairs at The Glover Park Group, where he built GPG's successful health communications practice. He worked extensively on national health care reform, other federal legislation, crisis issues and regulatory matters for a broad array of clients. Before GPG, Young ran communications for the American Psychiatric Association, where he crystallized public repudiation of Tom Cruise, who had launched a high-profile crusade against mental health.
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Project Management and Budgeting for Communicators