STEPHANY DUGAN
Hershey,PA
Summary
Versatile governmental professional with an accomplished background in legislative and communications roles. Successful at working in multi-media communications, policy writing, legislator and stakeholder relations while employing strong detail-oriented skills. Prepared to bring 20+ years of experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Director
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Harrisburg, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Plan, organize, and direct internal and external agency communications
- Serve as the agency spokesperson and communications subject matter expert to the Secretary
- Ensure consistent messaging is released to stakeholders, members of the media, and the general public
Press Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Harrisburg, PA
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Organized press events and media appearances for the Secretary to achieve maximum coverage
- Crafted agency press releases, talking points, presentation slides and briefing materials
- Initiated and maintained relationships with members of the media and state agencies
Policy Analyst
Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General
Harrisburg, PA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as a legislative and governmental liaison on behalf of Pennsylvania’s Auditor General
- Prepared high-level internal and external communication materials directly for the Auditor General
- Communicated the mission and message of the department through strategic public outreach
- Conducted comprehensive research on legislative developments to inform strategic decision-making processes.
Communications Director
George Scott for Congress Campaign
Harrisburg, PA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented multi-media communications plan for candidate
- Prepared candidate for all media appearances, including debates and public speaking events
- Provided rapid response and crisis communications for candidate during breaking news
Media Specialist/Broadcast Producer
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Harrisburg, PA
12.2003 - 07.2017
- Coordinated press events, prepared press kits and managed media correspondence for legislators
- Maintained all media relations simultaneously for diverse state lawmakers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communications -
Clarion University
Clarion, PASkills
- Media relations
- Government relations
- Stakeholder outreach
- Written and verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Communications Director
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
07.2023 - Current
Press Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
06.2021 - 07.2023
Policy Analyst
Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General
01.2019 - 06.2021
Communications Director
George Scott for Congress Campaign
01.2018 - 12.2018
Media Specialist/Broadcast Producer
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
12.2003 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Communications -
Clarion University
Volunteer Experience
- Cambridge Commons Condo Association, 2020 to Current, Board Member
- Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, 2018 to Current, Board Member
- Imerman Angels, 2017 to Current, Cancer Caregiver Mentor Angel