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Careena Eggleston

Strategic Communications Leader | Public Messaging | Policy Engagement | Remote & Relocation-Ready

Patronus Strategies

Master's DegreeState University of New York

United States

Summary

Strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience shaping public messaging, digital engagement, and policy campaigns across the nonprofit, public, and advocacy sectors. Led statewide communications at AARP, directing campaigns on aging, healthcare, economic resilience, and civic participation—including 100+ national media placements and 2.7B+ earned impressions during the 2024 U.S. election cycle. Skilled in narrative development, media strategy, crisis response, and stakeholder engagement across complex policy landscapes. Currently consulting through Patronus Strategies while seeking full-time, remote leadership roles in communications and strategy. U.S.-based, fully remote professional currently exploring future relocation to Portugal. Committed to long-term leadership opportunities and open to both domestic and cross-border collaboration.

Experience

  • market research
  • civil society
  • media affairs / public relations
  • community participation / employment
  • public
  • portugal
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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