Jared D.

Jared D. is a public affairs and communications professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic audience-driven communications on complex topics. Previously, Jared held various roles, including Lead Public Affairs Specialist at the Association of American Medical Colleges and Director of Research and Operations at American Defense International. Jared is currently a Senior Manager of Policy Communications at Verizon, where they manage communications around policy-related efforts and collaborate across teams. An alumni of American University, Jared obtained both a Master’s in Public Policy and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Communications. In their free time, Jared enjoys working on word puzzles and crosswords, reflecting a lifelong passion for words.