Kayla McCloud

Kayla McCloud serves as the Director of Audience Engagement at POLITICO since July 2023, following a tenure at GovExec from March 2019 to June 2023, where roles included Associate Director of Event Marketing & Strategy, Senior Marketing Manager, Audience Marketing Manager, and Audience Marketing Associate. At GovExec, Kayla managed a team focused on audience acquisition for over 250 events and consistently received high ratings in managerial feedback. Prior experience includes marketing roles at Hanley Wood, where strategies led to significant event attendance and successful marketing campaigns, and as a Brand Ambassador for Honest Tea, enhancing brand loyalty among consumers. Early experience featured a strategic communication internship at The Walker Marchant Group, contributing to successful media placements. Kayla holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from The George Washington University.