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Chris Connelly

Chris Connelly

Senior Account Executive, Digital Media Strategist

What Drives Me:
My family and friends
Crossing off all of the bands on my “to see in concert” list
Devouring political news and commentary
Watching the latest developments in technology
Tradition, new and old alike
The Great Gatsby, Bukowski poems and musical biographies
The evolving character of Washington, D.C.

Issues That Energize Me:
Effective governance
Civic participation
Public education
Health care
International relations
Copyright protection and musicians’ rights
Arts and entertainment

My Specialties:
Integrated media strategy
Event coordination
Marketing
Project management
Media relations
Writing and editing
Public speaking

Other Stuff About Me:
I’m a former concert promoter and music journalist.
I have played the saxophone since age nine and guitar since 15.
I’m a descendant of William Herndon, Abraham Lincoln’s law partner.
I am a proud D.C. transplant from the suburbs of Chicago.