Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in media and public relations. Currently serving as the Media and Communications Manager for Washoe County, State of Nevada since August 2020, Bethany previously held the role of Chief Communications Officer at the Nevada Division of Tourism from October 2005 to June 2020, where responsibilities included acting as the primary spokesperson and promoting Nevada as a travel destination in various international markets. Other significant roles include contributions to Reno Moms Blog and ThisisReno.com, and working as an Account Executive at RKPR Inc., managing diverse clients in tourism and entertainment. Earlier career highlights include serving as Features Editor at the Auburn Journal and Chief Copy Editor at The Orion, the student newspaper of California State University, Chico, where Bethany earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with dual minors in journalism and psychology.