Drew O'Brien

Drew O'Brien is an experienced leader in communications and public affairs, currently serving as Partner at Seven Letter since August 2022. Prior to this role, O'Brien was President at Direct Impact, where innovative grassroots communications strategies were developed to engage communities effectively. O'Brien's extensive background includes positions such as Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Burson Cohn & Wolfe, and Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships at Weber Shandwick. Additionally, O'Brien served at the U.S. Department of State as Special Representative for Global Partnerships and held the position of State Director for United States Senator John F. Kerry. Earlier career roles include Deputy Chancellor at the University of Massachusetts and campaign management for the Gabrieli Committee. O'Brien's educational credentials include an MPA in Public Administration from Northeastern University and a BA in Journalism and History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.