Courtney Shaw

Courtney Shaw, APR, serves as the Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications at Greater Des Moines Partnership since January 2019. Shaw has extensive experience in communication and public relations, previously holding roles such as Adjunct Professor at Simpson College and various positions at Strategic America, including Communications Director. Shaw also ran a freelance public relations and marketing consultancy, serving clients in the health care sector, and worked as Marketing Director at PL Studios, leading a team to execute comprehensive marketing strategies. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Mass Communication and a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism and Broadcasting, Public Relations, both from Oklahoma State University.