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CEO Kelli Parsons has spent her career at the center of business, policy and reputation, and now leads Avōq at a moment when all three are colliding in real time. In a new Capitol Communicator profile, reprinted by CommPRO, Debra Silimeo traces Parsons’ path from journalism and politics to senior corporate roles at United Technologies, Fannie Mae and United Way, and into agency leadership at Avōq. Parsons reflects on why she believes “communications is a leadership function,” not a support role, and how Avōq’s model brings together public affairs, corporate reputation, creative and data to help clients navigate issues that play out simultaneously in Washington, boardrooms and communities. She talks about leading through uncertainty, mentoring the next generation of communicators and building a culture that values curiosity, accountability and impact. For students and practitioners alike, Silimeo’s profile offers a look at what a modern CEO in strategic communications looks like, and how a career built at the intersection of media, business and policy can prepare you to lead in an AI enabled, always on environment. Read the full Capitol Communicator profile on CommPRO, here: https://lnkd.in/eiKAzYmc #CommPRO #CapitolCommunicator #Avoq #Leadership #PublicAffairs #CorporateReputation #CommunicationsCareers