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Catherine Chapman

Catherine Chapman

Communications Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Leader. Dot Connector. Teacher. Innovator. Writer. Catalyst.

  • Education

    • Wake Forest University

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      Bachelor of Arts English; Minor in Education

    • University of Virginia

      2020 - 2020
      Sorensen Institute for Public Leadership Candidate Training Program

    • University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies

      2024 - 2024
      Digital Marketing

    • University of Virginia

      2017 - 2017
      Sorensen Institute for Public Leadership Political Leadership Program

      The Sorensen Institute's flagship Political Leaders Program (PLP) is a leadership development program for residents of Virginia interested in becoming more active in public service, whether as community leaders or as elected officials.

  • Experience

    • Communications, Marketing & Publicity Consultant/Writer

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2023
      Communications Consultant

      Directed publicity campaigns, marketing and media plans; wrote articles professionally for various media outlets.-Clients have included national award-winning children’s author Julia Cook, Aqua-Pruff, Central Virginia Community College, Arlington Housing Corporation, Roanoke Catholic School, The Roanoke Times, News & Advance, Rehabadvisors.org, Central Virginia & Roanoke Valley Home, Blue Ridge Business Journal, Lynchburg Living, The Roanoker, Valley Business Front and Sechel Ventures Partners LLC.Key Accomplishments:-Captured national media coverage in outlets such as The Today Show, Reader’s Digest, Real Simple, Family Circle, Kids Today, The Washington Post, Parents, Washington Parent, and Portfolio.com.-Developed, narrated, scripted fundraising video which directly resulted in $300,000 single gift and contributed toward $1M+. Show less

    • Bethesda Urban Partnership Inc

      Aug 1996 - Jun 1999
      Director of Promotions

    • Discovery Inc

      Jun 1999 - Oct 2001
      Promoted to Director of Field Marketing from Marketing Manager

    • Comcast

      Jan 2002 - Feb 2003
      Government Affairs Manager

    • AREVA NP

      Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
      External Communications & PR Specialist

    • Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
      Communications Officer/Program Manager

    • Sweet Briar College

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
      Marketing and Social Media Adjunct Professor

    • Holy Cross Regional Catholic School

      Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
      Promoted to Director of School Relations & Advancement from Director of Marketing & Enrollment

    • Apex Clean Energy

      Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
      Public Affairs/Engagement Manager

    • The AES Corporation, AES Clean Energy

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2021
      Director of Community Relations (sPower acquired by AES)

    • Lumos Fiber

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2023
      Market Development Director

    • Chapman Communications & Strategy

      Dec 2023 - Nov 2024
      President

    • East Point Energy

      Nov 2024 - now
      Community Engagement Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Catherine Chapman
      Finalist, Individual GRIT Award Ally Energy 2021
    • Awarded to Catherine Chapman
      Special Recognition Nominee by Repowering Schools Repowering Schools 2021 Nominated for leading sPower's COVID Outreach nationally to communities including leading efforts to fund WiFi hotspots for schools systems and communities, brokering AES's participation in Discovery Education's STEM Careers Coalition (www.stemcareerscoalition.com), and other various STEM efforts over the last decade or more. (repoweringschools.org)
    • Awarded to Catherine Chapman
      Top Industry Practice Award in Community Relations Nuclear Energy Institute 2010 Communications team was awarded the NEI Top Industry Practice Award for Three Mile Island Steam Generator Transport in Fall, 2009. I led efforts and wrote nomination.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Directors

      Issued by Amazement Square
      Amazement SquareAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Special Education Advisory Committee

      Issued by Lynchburg City Schools
      Lynchburg City SchoolsAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Communications volunteer and Special Event creator

      Issued by CHALLENGED SPORTS EXCHANGE INC
      CHALLENGED SPORTS EXCHANGE INCAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Sunday School teacher and Vestry member

      Issued by Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, Virginia
      Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VirginiaAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Sunday School teacher

      Issued by Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, Forest, Virginia
      Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, Forest, VirginiaAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Sustainability Committee, Blueprint 2030, Innovation & Technology Committee

      Issued by Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2019
      Virginia Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Board Member and Secretary - Central Virginia Region

      Issued by American Red Cross Virginia on Sept 2022
      American Red Cross VirginiaAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Community Council

      Issued by Charlottesville Catholic School on Jul 2020
      Charlottesville Catholic SchoolAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Middle School Council

      Issued by Charlottesville Catholic School on Jan 2016
      Charlottesville Catholic SchoolAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Parents' Council Co-Chair

      Issued by Randolph College on Aug 2022
      Randolph CollegeAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Public Policy Committee

      Issued by Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2022
      Charlottesville Regional Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Catherine Chapman

    • Board Member

      Issued by Innovate Lynchburg | Technology Council on May 2023
      Innovate Lynchburg | Technology CouncilAssociated with Catherine Chapman