Jim Stratton

Jim Stratton has a strong background in communications and journalism. Jim is currently the Director of Communications at Special Olympics Florida since August 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the National Public Relations Manager at AAA National from May 2019 to July 2020. Jim also served as the Director of Communications & Executive Communications Manager at Give Kids The World Village from August 2014 to May 2019. Before that, they worked as a Senior Reporter and Columnist at Orlando Sentinel for almost 19 years. Jim also has experience as a Staff Writer and Editor at The Daily Press and The Lynchburg News & Daily Advance from February 1988 to September 1995. Additionally, they worked as an Adjunct Journalism Instructor at Lynchburg College from 1989 to 1990. Throughout their career, Jim has been recognized with multiple awards for their journalism work.

Jim Stratton has a Master's degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Psychology from the University of Lynchburg. Jim also attended Upper Perkiomen High School in Pennsburg, PA, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this institution.