Kristina Connolly

Provide strategic communications, public relations, and executive visibility counsel to clients across healthcare, sports, AI, robotics, and manufacturing. Developed and executed earned media strategy for a Paralympic athlete's nationwide campaign, securing interviews with national and local outlets.

Led corporate and product communications strategies for high-profile shopping and AI initiatives, translating complex business priorities into external narratives. Led communications for AI-powered shopping innovations including Rufus and Amazon Lens, developing launch strategy, messaging, and media outreach.

Led issues, crisis, and corporate reputation communications across Amazon's core retail business, managing sensitive narratives involving consumer trust, regulatory scrutiny, and business practices. Developed and executed rapid response strategies for crisis situations and provided real-time counsel to senior executives.

Led international communications programs supporting Alexa and Echo launches across multiple global markets, developing scalable communications strategies and coordinating execution across regional teams. Trained executives and spokespeople for high-profile media interviews and public-facing communications.

Planned, coordinated, and executed consumer media events for Alexa and Amazon. Created a proactive pitching plan that highlights Alexa's utility and fits into broader consumer moments in time.

Interned at Watershed Communications, supporting public relations activities.

Served as Account Executive at Allen Hall PR in Eugene, Oregon.

Activities and societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA); Academic Scholarships: Crowe, Presidential, and Dean's.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with a Spanish minor from the University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication, graduating in June 2015.