Events

Communications Strategy in a Fragmented Media Landscape

• September 9, 2026 - 8:45 am ET

Join the Progressive Policy Institute’s Women in Policy Alliance on Wednesday, September 9, for our monthly coffee and networking, happening on Capitol Hill!

This month’s event will feature a conversation on the evolution of communications and media strategy among center-left leaders. Our panelists will share how they are navigating a fragmented media landscape to help the elected leaders they work for get their message out.

Panelists include:

• Steph Driver, Former Communications Director at 10 Downing Street and Keir Starmer, and author of “Government Communications As a Guardian of Public Trust”
• Emma Weir, Communications Director for Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and the House Democratic Caucus
• Caty Payette, Communications Director and Senior Advisor to Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
• Moderated by Kiki McLean, Political strategist and veteran of six presidential campaigns

This event is free to attend and open to all. If you have any questions, please email Alyssa Brown-Ruiz at abrown@ppionline.org.

The Women in Policy Alliance aims to foster growth and facilitate connections among women working in policy across Washington, D.C. The Women in Policy Alliance hosts events throughout the year to foster growth and connection among women working in policy.

Join the Progressive Policy Institute and the Women in Policy Alliance for our monthly Coffee & Conversation events.

This event is designed to comply with House and Senate ethics rules.

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