James Kenny

James Kenny is a seasoned professional in policy communications and media analysis, currently serving as the Manager of Policy Communications at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce since June 2024. Prior to this role, James held positions such as Associate, Sr. at Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications, and Consultant at Wachsman, where responsibilities included media engagement and speech writing. James also gained extensive experience at PublicRelay in roles ranging from Client Success to Media Operations Analyst, and Account Manager, Media Analyst for the EMEA region. Earlier experience includes work in research and policy development at Houses of the Oireachtas, and as a Research Assistant at both NUI Galway and UNESCO. James holds a Master of Science in Applied Social Research Methodology from Trinity College Dublin, alongside certificates from Cornell University and the London School of Economics in Corporate Communications and Regulatory Affairs, respectively, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Sociology and English Literature from the University of Galway.