Ronald William Simms Jr.

Ronald William Simms Jr. is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Communications at the Boston Bar Association since June 2025, Ronald has also been the Owner of Open Sky Photo Studio since September 2019. Prior to this, Ronald held the role of Associate Director of Communications at Catalyst California from September 2019 to April 2025, overseeing the organization's communication strategies. Ronald's earlier positions include Senior Communications Manager, Communications Manager, and Digital Communications Manager at New American Leaders, where significant growth in social media followers was achieved. Experience as a Digital Communications Specialist at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and McKinney & Associates further highlights Ronald's capability in driving digital engagement. Additional roles include Director of Global Customer Communications at CA ADvance and Public Relations Coordinator at McKinney & Associates. Ronald holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from New York University.