Public Relations and Social Media
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Consultant at Albright Strategies, LLC
- Past
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- Field Director at Alabama Democratic Coordinated Campaign/ Bobby Bright for Congress
- National Advance Team at Hillary Clinton for President
- Executive Director at U.S. Internet Council
- Executive Director at Health Insurance Safety Net Coalition
- Vice President, Federal Government Relations at McGuireWoods
- Director, Congressional and Public Relations at National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
- Senior Legislative Assistant at U.S. House of Representatives
- Staff Assistant/ Press Assistant at U.S. Senate
- Intern at TotalCom, Inc.
- Intern at Squier Eskew Knapp Ochs
- Legal Assistant at King, Fulghum, Snead, Nixon and Grimes
- Intern, Media Relations at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Intern at U.S. House of Representatives
- Education
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- Georgetown University
- Hollins University
- Washington and Lee University
- Georgetown University
- Tuscaloosa Academy
- Rhodes College
- University of Alabama
- Connections
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500+
connections
- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Sally Albright’s Summary
A 15-year veteran of Capitol Hill politics, Sally Albright is a freelance public affairs and marketing consultant in Washington, DC. During the 2008 election cycle, Ms. Albright traveled the country with the National Advance Team for Hillary Clinton’s Presidential bid, and most recently served as Field Director for the successful “Red to Blue” campaign of Bobby Bright for Congress.
Currently, Albright is overseeing several online marketing campaigns. The challenges are rewarding, but Albright wants to return to politics. She is actively seeking a policy position on Capitol Hill.
Prior to opening her own business, Ms. Albright was Vice President of the Federal Government Relations Practice at McGuire Woods Consulting. She has also represented the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) as Director of Congressional and Public Relations. On Capitol Hill, Albright served as Senior Legislative Assistant and Committee Liaison to Representative Earl F. Hilliard (D-AL), handling a variety of issue areas and special projects.
Born and raised in Alabama, Sally Albright holds a B.A. in Communications from Hollins University and has completed graduate coursework in Public Policy at Georgetown University and at the GS Graduate School.
Sally Albright’s Specialties:
Marketing, Communications, Writing, New Media, Content Development, Messaging, Public Relations, Event Production, Event Promotion, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Coalition Building,
Sally Albright’s Experience
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Consultant
Albright Strategies, LLC
(Government Relations industry)
2000 — Present (9 years)
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Field Director
Alabama Democratic Coordinated Campaign/ Bobby Bright for Congress
(Political Organization industry)
September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)
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National Advance Team
Hillary Clinton for President
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Political Organization industry)
January 2008 — June 2008 (6 months)
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Executive Director
U.S. Internet Council
(Government Relations industry)
May 2000 — January 2004 (3 years 9 months)
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Executive Director
Health Insurance Safety Net Coalition
(Non-Profit; Government Relations industry)
September 2001 — December 2003 (2 years 4 months)
Advocate for coalition of health care and health insurance organizations.
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Vice President, Federal Government Relations
McGuireWoods
(Government Relations industry)
October 1998 — April 2000 (1 year 7 months)
McGuire Woods Consulting, LLC
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Director, Congressional and Public Relations
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
(Government Relations industry)
May 1994 — October 1996 (2 years 6 months)
NARUC
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Senior Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
(Legislative Office industry)
February 1993 — July 1995 (2 years 6 months)
Representative Earl F. Hilliard (AL)
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Staff Assistant/ Press Assistant
U.S. Senate
(Legislative Office industry)
May 1993 — February 1994 (10 months)
Senator Richard C. Shelby (AL)
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Intern
TotalCom, Inc.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 1992 — August 1992 (2 months)
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Intern
Squier Eskew Knapp Ochs
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 1992 — July 1992 (2 months)
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Legal Assistant
King, Fulghum, Snead, Nixon and Grimes
(Law Practice industry)
September 1991 — April 1992 (8 months)
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Intern, Media Relations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(Political Organization industry)
June 1991 — August 1991 (3 months)
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Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
(Legislative Office industry)
June 1990 — July 1990 (2 months)
Representative Claude Harris (AL)
Sally Albright’s Education
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Georgetown University
M.A.L.S. 1995 — 1998
Liberal Studies program, Public Policy concentration
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Hollins University
B.A. , Communications Studies , 1990 — 1993
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Washington and Lee University
Visiting Student , Journalism and Liberal Arts , 1990 — 1991
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Georgetown University
Institute of Political Journalism 1991
The Fund for American Studies summer program
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Tuscaloosa Academy
Honors , Prep School , 1989
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Rhodes College
Summer Scholar 1988
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University of Alabama
Non-Degree Student
Completed coursework in a variety of liberal arts electives during prep school and college.
Additional Information
Sally Albright’s Websites:
Sally Albright’s Interests:
extensive traveler, avid reader, wine lover, music and concert enthusiast, community activist, animal rescue volunteer Married to Stevens C. Berry, no children
Sally Albright’s Groups:
Founding Member, DistrictFile
Board Member, Millennium Arts Center
Women in Government Relations
Junior League of Washington
American League of Lobbyists
Capitol Hill Club
Millennium Arts Center Board Member
Young Government Affairs Professionals (Y-GAP)
Winning Margins PAC
Alabama State Society (past President)
LinkedIn Capitol Link Group Founder
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DCRecruiters.com -
DC Capitol Link -
Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals -
A U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs Group -
Hollins University Alumni -
Washington and Lee University Alumni -
Public Relations and Communications Professionals -
Current/Former Hill Staff -
Fans of Digsby -
Public Relations and Communications Jobs Community
Sally Albright’s Honors:
Axis Award for Political Leadership (2008)
Featured Lobbyist, Washington Business Forward (October, 2002)
Quoted, Health Care News, Heartland.org (September, 2002)
Featured Lobbyist, "Lurking in the Halls", HillZoo.com (October, 2001)
Elected Alternate Delegate, Albert Gore, Jr.
2000 National Democratic Convention
Elected Delegate, William Jefferson Clinton
1996 National Democratic Convention
Featured Speaker, VTIA-SCC Annual Summit (1995)
Sally Albright’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
