Kami Nash Cleary

Kami Nash Cleary has extensive work experience in strategic communications and content management. Kami currently serves as the Strategic Communications Lead at phia, LLC, where they support organizational change management, internal and external communications, and develops communication strategies aligned with strategic plans. Prior to this, Kami worked as a Digital Content Manager at Conveyance Marketing Group and as a Senior Content Strategist at ICF Next. Kami also has experience as a Senior Communications Program Manager at Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, where they specialized in external communication, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement for the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, Kami has worked as a Strategic Communications Consultant at Nodi Solutions and Teracore, Inc., and as an Executive Communications & Industry Outreach Associate and Communication Associate at Delta Risk LLC. Kami also served as a Strategic Communications Analyst at International Security Observer and as a freelance Communications, Marketing, Media, and PR Consultant. Earlier in their career, Kami worked as a Management Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they focused on global security and strategic communications projects for the Department of Homeland Security. Overall, Kami Nash Cleary brings a diverse range of communications expertise and experience to their work.

Kami Nash Cleary holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science/International Relations from St. Mary's College of Maryland. Kami also obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Political Science and Government from the College of Southern Maryland. Additionally, Kami holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Strategic Communication from Purdue University.

Furthermore, they have completed a Graduate Certificate in Marketing Strategy for Business Leaders from Cornell University and a Certificate of Completion in Public Relations from the University of Virginia. Kami has also pursued studies in History, Politics & Society at the University of Oxford, although a specific degree was not mentioned.

Kami has obtained several certifications, including "Getting Started in User Experience," "Organization Communication," "Creating a Communications Strategy," "Presenting to Senior Executives," "Concept Visualization," "Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders," "Change Management for Projects," and "Change Management in Lean Six Sigma Projects." These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn, with various completion months in 2023. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Google Analytics from Google in June 2020.