Shawn Badgley

Shawn Badgley is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in strategic communications and public information across various sectors. Currently serving as the Lead Communications Specialist at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island since April 2023, Shawn previously held the role of Manager of Strategic Communications and Public Information Officer at Southcoast Health from March 2019 to April 2023. Other notable positions include Communications and Digital Outreach Manager at The Rhode Island Historical Society, Managing Editor at Lantern Content Marketing Adventure Company, and News Editor at The Wanderer. Shawn's experience also spans multiple political campaigns, serving in various roles related to voter outreach and messaging from 2009 to 2012, along with a background as Interactive Content Manager at SXSW and Senior Editor at The Austin Chronicle. Education includes degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Syracuse University, along with attendance at St. Louis University High School.