Hi, I’m
Chloe Pleznac
Anchor Point,AK
Overview
3
Languages
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Alaska State Legislature, Alaska House Majority Coalition
Communications Director
11.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Led external and internal communications strategy for the House Majority Coalition, driving press coverage and legislative messaging across 21 member offices to align statewide policy goals.
- Authored and distributed rapid-response press releases, official caucus statements, op-eds, talking points, and media advisories on complex legislative issues, including state budget allocations, resource development, and public education funding.
- Served as primary media contact for the Majority Coalition; pitched stories to local, statewide, and national press, fielded press inquiries, and managed press conferences, media availabilities, and interviews.
- Managed caucus digital communication channels, overseeing content strategy, official newsletter releases, and social media campaigns to keep Alaskans informed on legislative priorities and floor actions.
- Coordinated real-time crisis response and strategy during high-pressure legislative sessions, committee hearings, and floor debates under tight media deadlines.
- Partnered closely with legislative leadership, committee chairs, policy analysts, and legal counsel to translate dense statutory and budgetary language into clear, accessible public narrative.
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust
Development & Communications Assistant [contract]
09.2025 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Supported production of KHLT's annual fundraising event & Annual Meeting of the Members and Directors.
- Supported production of the annual Landmarks magazine and fundraising mailings.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance community engagement and awareness.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives, promoting land conservation efforts through diverse media channels.
KBBI Public Radio & The Alaska Current
Independent Journalist
09.2025 - 11.2025
Job overview
Homer News
General Assignment Reporter
01.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
KTOO Public Media
Morning Edition Host
09.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
KBBI Public Radio
Morning Edition Host
01.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
Homer Council on the Arts
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
05.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
Pier One Theatre
Office & Communications Assistant [contract]
05.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic
Lead Peer Educator, Sexual Health & Wellness
04.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
Education
University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK
Master of Arts from Arctic and Northern Studies
08-2027
University Overview
University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau, AK
Master of Public Administration
12-2024
University Overview
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & History
05-2022
University Overview
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Crisis management
- Internal communications
- Multimedia storytelling
- Press releases
- Media relations
- Photography
- Campaign coordination
- Communications strategy
- Reliability
- Detail-oriented
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dena'ina
Elementary
Tlingit
Elementary
Timeline
Communications Director
Alaska State Legislature, Alaska House Majority Coalition
11.2025 - Current
Development & Communications Assistant [contract]
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust
09.2025 - 12.2025
Independent Journalist
KBBI Public Radio & The Alaska Current
09.2025 - 11.2025
General Assignment Reporter
Homer News
01.2025 - 09.2025
Morning Edition Host
KTOO Public Media
09.2022 - 08.2024
Morning Edition Host
KBBI Public Radio
01.2019 - 09.2022
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Homer Council on the Arts
05.2018 - 03.2019
Office & Communications Assistant [contract]
Pier One Theatre
05.2018 - 09.2018
Lead Peer Educator, Sexual Health & Wellness
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic
04.2016 - 05.2018
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Master of Arts from Arctic and Northern Studies
University of Alaska Southeast
Master of Public Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & History