Jody Hedeman Couser

Jody Hedeman Couser has over 25 years of experience in communications and public relations. Jody Hedeman currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications at the Chesapeake Conservancy since 2015. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications Advisor at EcoLogix Group starting in 2018.

From 2006 to 2015, Couser was the Principal at River Bay Communications, LLC. Before that, they were the Press Secretary for Duncan/Simms for Maryland from 2005 to 2006, where they oversaw media strategy and served as the principle spokesperson for the candidates.

Couser also held the role of Director of Communications for Anne Arundel County from 2002 to 2005, where they managed media relations for the county and served as the principal spokeswoman for the County Executive. Jody Hedeman provided strategic planning and public relations counsel to the executive and department heads.

Earlier in their career, Couser worked as a Public Information Officer for the American Medical Association from 2001 to 2002, providing strategic communications counsel and writing press releases, statements, and speeches. Jody Hedeman also served as the Director of Communications and Development at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. from 1997 to 2001, where they directed all aspects of communication and served as the principal spokesperson.

Couser began their career as a Communications Staff Assistant and Production Manager at The Kamber Group from 1995 to 1997, where they wrote press releases, organized news conferences, and designed communication strategies.

Overall, Couser has extensive experience in various communications roles, with expertise in media relations, strategic planning, and public relations counsel.

Jody Hedeman Couser has a Master of Political Management degree with a focus on Political Campaigns and Communications from The George Washington University. In addition, they hold a Bachelor of Political Science degree from Roanoke College, specializing in Political Science and Government as well as Written Communications. The specific start and end years for both degrees are not provided.