Mps Colby Reade Apr

Colby Reade has over 15 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations. Currently, they serve as the Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, where they oversee internal and external engagement, press engagement, social media, and video production. Colby also manages the shared service function for events. Previously, Colby was the Director of Communications at the same organization.

In addition to their work at the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Colby is a Member of the Forbes Communications Council, where they share their expertise in the field.

Colby also has their own communications consultancy called Colby Reade Communications. There, they offer strategic communications guidance and execution support to small businesses and nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest. Colby specializes in crafting and executing communication plans, securing media coverage, conducting spokesperson prep, presenting seminars on communications strategy, and managing social media presence for clients.

Prior to their current roles, Colby worked as a Senior Account Supervisor at CMD, where they managed strategic communications for clients in various sectors and tripled client media coverage year-over-year. Colby also provided press and social media support during the IPO process. Colby has also held positions at The Hoffman Agency, Waggener Edstrom, Alpha Broadcasting, Good News PDX, Radio Disney, and Cumulus Broadcasting, gaining experience in account management, reporting, producing, and anchoring.

Colby Reade, MPS, APR, holds a Master's degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, which was obtained from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, Colby graduated from the University of Oregon in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, completed between 2001 and 2005. Colby's educational journey began at Westview High School, where they obtained their High School degree from 1997 to 2001. The field of study for their high school degree is not specified.