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Kayla White

Kayla White

Public Affairs Chief
Shreveport,LA

Summary

Strategic Communication Leader | Military Public Affairs Expert | Multimedia Storyteller Accomplished public affairs chief with 17+ years of experience leading high-impact communication campaigns across the Air Force and Army National Guard. Proven ability to craft compelling narratives, manage crisis communication, and produce multimedia content that drives engagement and mission success. Adept at mentoring teams, advising senior leaders, and aligning messaging with national defense priorities.

Public affairs professional prepared for roles that require strategic communication and community engagement. Possesses valuable experience in developing and executing public relations campaigns and managing media relations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with reliable adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in stakeholder management and crisis response, displaying reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Affairs Chief

307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base
07.2025 - Current
  • Lead strategic communication efforts supporting nuclear deterrence and global strike missions.
  • Oversee production of multimedia content to amplify mission impact across internal and external audiences.
  • Advise senior leadership on media engagements, crisis communication, and public affairs strategy.
  • Coordinate messaging with Air Force Global Strike Command and national defense priorities.
  • Mentor and manage a team of public affairs professionals, ensuring readiness and excellence in storytelling.

Superintendent, Public Affairs Office

102nd Intelligence Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Directed production of articles, news releases, photos, and videos to meet strategic communication goals.
  • Managed base website and social media platforms to engage global audiences.
  • Advised subject matter experts for media engagements and served as liaison to the emergency operations center.
  • Created guiding policy for diverse teams and ensured coverage for key stakeholders.

Public Affairs Specialist

United States Air Force
09.2018 - 03.2023
  • Developed 26 SOPs to standardize support for 70+ mission partners.
  • Led Whiteman AFB’s COVID-19 communication response, organizing 25 virtual town halls.
  • Produced and hosted “Leaders and Lit” podcast, reaching 10K listeners.
  • Directed media strategy for B-2 deployment in Portugal, coordinating with 20 European outlets.
  • Transitioned base communication from print to digital, saving 20+ man hours weekly.
  • Managed executive television program and scripted 20 command broadcasts.

Photojournalist / Command Information NCOIC

157th Air Refueling Wing, NH Air National Guard
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Supervised six journalists and produced 1.2K photo/video products and 12 publications.
  • Created messaging campaign for KC-46 Pegasus fielding.
  • Launched “Airman Spotlight” series to promote strategic messaging across DoD platforms.

Lead Public Affairs & Mass Communications Specialist

114th Public Affairs Detachment, NH Army National Guard
07.2008 - 09.2015
  • Supported 15+ activations and mass-casualty exercises with press conferences and media products.
  • Produced 100+ broadcast and web-based stories highlighting Army personnel and missions.
  • Trained 20 unit-level PA reps in AP Style for written and visual storytelling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media

University of New Hampshire

Skills

  • Strategic Communication Planning
  • Multimedia Production (Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Crisis Communication & Media Relations
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Social Media Strategy & Analytics
  • Public Speaking & Scriptwriting
  • Cross-Agency Collaboration
  • Broadcast & Podcast Development

Timeline

Public Affairs Chief

307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base
07.2025 - Current

Superintendent, Public Affairs Office

102nd Intelligence Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard
03.2023 - 07.2025

Public Affairs Specialist

United States Air Force
09.2018 - 03.2023

Photojournalist / Command Information NCOIC

157th Air Refueling Wing, NH Air National Guard
09.2015 - 09.2018

Lead Public Affairs & Mass Communications Specialist

114th Public Affairs Detachment, NH Army National Guard
07.2008 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media

University of New Hampshire
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