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      <image:caption>DIRECTOR, Communications &amp; OCM Raymond is an experienced, results-driven professional with a strong understanding of guiding cross-functional teams in planning, developing, and launching technology solutions. A communications-based background with a strong knowledge of the organizational structure bolsters his ability to initiate, prioritize, and implement a wide variety of projects and objectives. Raymond holds a Master’s degree from Liberty University in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Radford University. He also holds certifications as a PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI (Project Management Institute) and a CSM (Certified Scrum Master) from the Scrum Alliance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Strategic Communications Consultant Jay Henderson joins AWL as a Strategic Communications Consultant, supporting our clients at Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services, where she will bring to bear her deep experience in communications, project management, and operations. Jay has worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs for going on four years, wearing many hats to seamlessly support multiple VA stakeholders. She is an MS PowerPoint wizard, MS SharePoint administrator, Scaled Agile administrator, User Experience Designer, deft onboarding manager, and seamless navigator of standard operating procedures and performance, creating efficiencies to enable high-performing teams.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DIRECTOR, Communications &amp; OCM Amanda Marotti is a Strategic Communications and Change Management expert with over nine years of experience delivering impactful corporate campaigns across the financial, logistics, and telecommunications industries.  Her experience includes building strategies and toolkits for large-scale digital transformation and global innovation programs.  Amanda’s superpower is helping leaders design human-centered strategies tailored to their unique leadership brand and organizational needs.  She enjoys helping clients look to the art of the possible and co-creating successful and fully adopted transformation campaigns.  Amanda holds a Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus on International Business Management from Kennesaw State University.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2023-12-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Manager, Communications and OCM Michael is a policy and communications professional with nearly 10 years of experience in direct government and non-profit spaces. Through his work in the U.S. Senate and the advocacy world, Michael has helped develop policy and legislative strategy for a wide range of issue areas and has communicated these policies to a diverse set of officials and staff at all levels of federal, state, and local government, as well as to stakeholders impacted by legislation, community groups, and contracting agencies. Michael holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Vermont.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2023-04-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Manager, Communications &amp; OCM Tarin is a seasoned Communications and Change Management Specialist with an impressive 15-year track record in a variety of industries. With a strong foundation in internal communication, Tarin excels at crafting and implementing strategic employee communications campaigns. Her diverse skill set also encompasses branding, project management, change management, digital strategy, content creation, and government relations, making her an invaluable asset to her clients.   Throughout her dynamic career, Tarin has successfully designed and executed communications strategies for a variety of clients, ranging from nonprofit organizations and small businesses to private sector industries and municipal agencies. Passionate about driving transformational change, Tarin is dedicated to capturing and sharing powerful, change-oriented organizational stories that ensure goals are met and visions come to life.  Tarin holds an M.S. in Strategic Communications from Troy University and a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of West Georgia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Graphic Designer Gloria is an innovative visual storyteller and creative strategist who brings her unique design perspective and tenacious problem-solving abilities to support our client’s visual communication needs. In her 16 years of experience, Gloria has created brand identities in agency settings, managed Public Sector go-to-market strategies in a top consulting firm, and designed graphics to enhance communication and promote inclusion. She takes great pride in understanding the full user experience while keeping the client’s vision front of mind. Her creative problem-solving, branding, and video production skills help clients stand out across diverse media platforms.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.awlstrategies.com/paige-torres</loc>
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      <image:caption>STrategic Communications &amp; OCM Consultant Paige Torres brings over a decade of experience in project management, mental health, business development, and stakeholder engagement. She has had a special focus in government communications and employee well-being. In her role with AWL, as a Strategic Communications and Change Management consultant, she uses her knack for blending both art and science to thoughtfully approach problems and drive results for cultural inclusivity with her clients.  Throughout her career, Paige has designed ad-hoc research committees, built communications strategies, and worked cross-functionally on change management approaches for small to large groups and organizations. She's passionately curious and committed to bringing her full self to work every single day, to get the most out of herself and the team.   Paige holds a master's in clinical social work from Florida State University and is currently a doctoral candidate in Business Psychology, with quantitative research on Generation Z employees' attraction to organizations based on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Executive Office Administrator, aPHR Lumi brings to our team a multifaceted skill set reminiscent of a Swiss army knife. With over two decades of diverse experience spanning experiential office management, Human Resources, and executive assistant roles across various industries, she has honed her expertise in liaising with C-Suite executives to align with their broader vision. Her proficiency in communications is complemented by a proactive approach, allowing her to preemptively address challenges. Lumi consistently brings strategic focus to every situation, paired with an unwavering positive demeanor. While she demonstrates remarkable independence, she truly flourishes in collaborative settings. A natural leader, Lumi stands out in event management and is deeply committed to driving transformative change within corporate culture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Strategic Communications &amp; OCM Consultant Rachael Williams joins AWL as a Strategic Communications and Organizational Change Management Consultant. She possesses over ten years of experience delivering superior support to C-suite and director-level executives in the public and private sectors. Rachael is known for wearing many hats and has seamlessly delivered strategic communications, continuous process analysis, tracking and improvement, policy writing, hybrid event management, workforce and talent management, SharePoint administration, hardware and software management, and is a Certified Scrum Master and Change Management expert. Her experience spans industries including Government Consulting, Information Technology, Special Events, Hospitality, and Media.  With several years of experience supporting clients at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Rachael brings value, expertise, and a client-first approach to her support of the offices within the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Manager, Communications &amp; OCM Megan Seitz joins AWL as a Manager of Strategic Communications and Organizational Change Management. Megan Seitz is a strategic communications and change expert with over 8 years of experience delivering strategic campaigns across the public and private sector industries. Her experience includes building OCM strategies, communications toolkits, and materials for large-scale digital transformation and global human capital programs. Megan differentiates herself through improvisational leadership, remarkable communication skills, and a quick and adaptive learning style.</image:caption>
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