McClain Houston

McClain Houston, MPP, currently serves as the Employee Experience & Communications Manager at AArete, where responsibilities include developing global communication strategies, launching engagement surveys, and enhancing internal culture. Previously, McClain served as Chief of Staff at Holographic, managing project portfolios and internal communications, and held the position of VP, Communications & People at LobbyTools, Inc., focusing on stakeholder communications and operational improvements. Additional experience includes roles as Client Success & Communications Manager and Research and Policy Analyst, alongside a tenure as Government Operations Consultant II. McClain holds a Masters in Applied American Politics and Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Florida State University.