Jim Engelhardt

Jim Engelhardt is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in managing internal and external communications. Currently serving as a Communications Strategist at the Catholic Diocese of Arlington since January 2017, Engelhardt coordinates messaging for various stakeholder audiences and collaborates with multiple departments to enhance the diocesan communications strategy. Prior to this, Engelhardt worked as a consultant at Strategic Communications in 2016, providing senior-level expertise in public relations and marketing for small businesses and non-profits. Between 2000 and 2016, Engelhardt held the position of Director of Communications at the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, where engagement with national and international media was crucial. Engelhardt also served at George Mason University from June 1996 to October 2000, first as Associate Athletics Director/Public Relations and earlier as Assistant Athletics Director/Media Relations and Publications. Engelhardt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Mass Communications from St. Bonaventure University.