Kathy Grannis Allen

Media Specialist | Strategic Communications Expert

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Charismatic, passionate, persuasive, and forward-thinking senior communications professional possessing a keen understanding of and expertise in earned media and data-driven storytelling, executive communications, event management, and strategic initiatives. Highly regarded for conceptualizing and delivering on outside-the-box-media relations goals; thrives on “idea generation” that boosts an organization’s and its executive’s profile in the media, among stakeholders and the public. A fast learner of complex, key issues, and superb writer and editor who communicates effectively with target audiences. Possesses valued experience in campaign management. Trained and experienced spokesperson for print, radio and broadcast. Trusted as a leader. Media placements and connections include USA Today, AP, Reuters, MarketWatch, NPR, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Mashable, NY Times, Axios, Adweek, Washington Post, Bloomberg and Bloomberg TV, CNN, Fox News and Fox Business News, LA Times, Good Day LA, and multiple high-profile podcasts.

Experience

  • Director, Marketing, Events and Communications at DC Chamber of Commerce
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Ketchum (Washington, District of Columbia, United States)
    • Managing Media Specialist
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Managing Account Supervisor
      Sep 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Devices & Services PR at Amazon
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 · 8 mos

  • Director, Media Relations at SalientMG
    2020 - 2022 · 2 yrs

  • Public Affairs at DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD)
    2019 - 2020 · 1 yr