Forbes Tate Partners has added Stacey Rolland as a senior vice president in its government affairs practice. Rolland was previously a principal at Polestar Principle and is a Capital One alum. She also was a chief of staff in the Treasury Department’s Office of Tax Policy during the Obama administration, and before that served as a top adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She’ll focus on fintech, data policy and emerging technologies.
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Former House C.O.S. Keenan Reed Joins Alpine Group
Most recently, Reed has been Chief of Staff to Congressman Donald McEachin (VA-4), where she served as top policy advisor and an advisor to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In 2018, she co-founded the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA), a bi-partisan membership organization.
Seven Letter Partner Adam Abrams Named to Emory University’s 40 Under Forty 2020 Alumni Class
WASHINGTON – Seven Letter Partner Adam Abrams was honored today as a member of the Emory University Alumni Association’s “40 Under Forty” 2020 class.
Emory’s 40 Under Forty awards program annually spotlights selected alumni across a variety of vocations for having made a significant impact in business, research, leadership, public service and/or philanthropic endeavors. Adam, a 2003 Emory University graduate, was recognized for his impressive credentials ranging from presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, President Obama’s White House and now, Seven Letter.
Before joining Seven Letter (then Blue Engine Message & Media) in 2012, Adam served as a spokesman and regional communications director for President Barack Obama. Earlier in his career, Adam was a member of Senator John Kerry’s presidential campaign team, which became his springboard for a career in political communications. He went on to serve as communications director for Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq war veteran elected to Congress, before landing in the Obama White House, where he managed communications for half the country.
“At Emory, I don’t think I could have ever dreamed that I would be working at the White House press office,” he recalls. “Finding that I was on a path that included both politics and writing, which is basically what I did in school, was really exciting. I was working with reporters every day, briefing the president and administration officials before interviews and big events, and finding compelling ways to reach the American people.”
Adam was honored along with 39 other impressive Emory graduates. The 2020 winners were selected from hundreds of nominees, representing the very best in achievement and service across the diverse and influential Emory alumni community.
“We culled through hundreds of nominees’ files, including journalists, technological innovators, social justice pioneers, and scientists, all to come up with this outstanding group of young professionals,” said Laurie Stephens-Hunter, Executive Director of Leadership Programs at the Emory Alumni Association. The full slate of awardees can be found at www.alumni.emory.edu/40underforty.
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Seven Letter Founding Partner Allison Fastow Named to PRWeek’s 2020 “Women to Watch”
WASHINGTON – Allison Clear Fastow, Seven Letter Founding Partner, has just been awarded one of PRWeek’s highest accolades. Fastow was named to the publication’s annual “Women to Watch” list for her contributions to her clients, her colleagues, and her community. Each year, PRWeek honors a group of exceptional women who are shaping the future of communications, and Fastow is among the 2020 class of honorees. Fastow joins a group of inspiring women who demonstrate leadership, creative excellence, and a commitment to elevating their companies and the profession. For the last decade, her work for corporate and nonprofit clients has changed lives and helped set Seven Letter apart from its peers. The agency has grown significantly over that time, and in the last year, Fastow has helped guide it through an important merger and full rebranding. Upon the announcement of this recognition, she offered the following comment:
“Our industry is being redefined every day, and recognizing women’s role in driving that change is essential. I’m grateful to be included in this class of hardworking, intelligent women and even more proud of what we at Seven Letter have been able to accomplish as a team over the last ten years. It is easy to be passionate about what you do when you work with clients you believe in and colleagues who inspire you.”
Founding Partner Erik Smith celebrated the honor as well, stating:
“There is no one more deserving of this recognition than Allison. Her drive, creativity, thoughtfulness, and character are foundational to this company. She has helped us grow from a small firm to a leader in our space, and our future is bright because of her leadership. Her example, intellect, and wit inspire all of us to be better, and I’m so proud to call her a friend and colleague.”
Allison will be recognized at an event in New York this summer. You can read Allison’s full bio here, and learn more about PRWeek’s Women to Watch here.
The nearly-30 member Seven Letter team has experience ranging from Capitol Hill to the White House, government agencies to journalism, and from large public relations agencies to political campaigns.
Seven Letter is a member company of PPHC, the Public Policy Holding Company.