Lauri Hennessey’s career has led her from working at Seattle radio stations at the start of her career to Capitol Hill as a press secretary, from running public affairs operations for large federal agencies to serving as VP for Public Affairs at Edelman in the Northwest. She has worked for numerous public affairs and PR firms, including her own, helping local nonprofits with media relations, fundraising, crisis communications, campaigns and more.

Among recent positions were Vice President for Engagement at Woodland Park Zoo and Head of Marketing and Communications for the One Love Foundation.  She currently serves on the adjunct faculties at University of Washington, Seattle University and University of Florida, and also consults around communications and crisis.

Lauri has her Master of Mass Communications from the University of Florida, specializing in Public Interest Communications and social impact, as well as her BA from University of Washington.