Jessica Ciccone

Skills

Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, External Affairs, Executive Communications, Executive Counsel, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Advocacy, Public Policy, Policy Communications, Government Relations, Community Engagement, Coalition Building, Media Relations, Public Relations, Issues Management, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Initiatives, Audience Engagement, Public Engagement, Thought Leadership, Public Speaking, Media Training, Message Development, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Institutional Positioning, Change Management, Leadership Communications, Internal Communications, External Relations, Partnership Development, Cross Functional Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Management, Nonprofit Communications, Higher Education Communications, Legal Communications, Political Communications, Advocacy Strategy, Legislative Advocacy, Public Affairs Strategy, Research Translation, Policy Analysis, Communications Strategy, Integrated Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Community Relations, Government Affairs, Relationship Management, Senior Leadership, Organizational Leadership

About

Senior strategic communications and public affairs leader with 20+ years of experience helping mission-driven organizations navigate complex issues, build trusted relationships and advance organizational priorities. Experienced in executive counsel, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, public policy, advocacy, media relations, reputation management and strategic initiatives.

Currently a senior leader at Saint Louis University School of Law, advising executive leadership and leading communications, public affairs and external engagement. Career experience spans higher education, nonprofit advocacy, public relations and public policy, with a strong track record of translating complex issues into compelling strategies, building relationships with policymakers and community leaders, and representing organizations in high-profile and sensitive environments.

Recently completed a PhD in Public and Social Policy, adding advanced expertise in policy analysis, research and systems thinking to a career grounded in communications, advocacy and public engagement. Particularly interested in work at the intersection of policy, democracy, social impact and stronger communities.