Elmer Guardado

Elmer Guardado is a skilled communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and media relations across various sectors. Currently serving as a Bilingual Communications Specialist at Consumer Reports since July 2022, Elmer focuses on supporting strategic communications and media relations linked to brand and commercial initiatives. Prior roles include Account Executive at LaunchSquad, where Elmer executed PR strategies for diverse clients, and Account Associate at Buie & Co. Public Relations, providing bilingual support for campaigns in Central Texas. Elmer's background also includes roles in production and hosting for both a podcast agency and an NPR-affiliate station, as well as experience translating and managing publishing projects at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Elmer holds a degree in Digital Storytelling, Communication and Media Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia.