Jennifer O’Shea

Jennifer O’Shea is the Vice President of Communications for the

American Gas Association (AGA). In this role, O’Shea develops and implements communications strategies to promote natural gas and its

applications to key stakeholders including media, industry leaders,

Members of Congress and consumers.

Prior to joining AGA, O’Shea led communications and marketing efforts for Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in Washington, DC. In this role, she worked with attorneys and firm leaders to implement communications efforts in line with firm goals and priorities, and position attorneys as thought leaders in their practice areas.

Before working in the legal arena, O’Shea was a Senior Director at FD Dittus Communications, where she handled communications efforts for a variety of energy and environment clients, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Consumer Energy Alliance. Prior to her work on energy issues, O’Shea focused on healthcare matters, managing clients that included the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and the International Dairy Foods Association.

O’Shea began her career in Washington, D.C., working as the Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT), where she led all communications and media efforts in D.C. and Montana. In this role, O’Shea worked on a variety of issues, including, energy, healthcare, agriculture, and technology.