Erin Neff

Experience

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  Las Vegas Review-Journal

  Oct 2003 - Nov 2008

  Political Columnist/Political Reporter

  Chief political columnist for Nevada's largest newspaper for two years. Chief political reporter for 3 years.Served as Friday host of KNPR's State of Nevada program for 18 months.

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  ProgressNow Nevada

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

  Executive Director

  Founder and executive director of a non-profit organization connecting Nevadans around sound public policy in the areas of education, social justice, renewable energy, and conservation. ProgressNow Nevada also provided substantial media training for coalition partners, serving as a public relations hub for numerous nonprofit agencies and community organizations.

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  SEIU

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Director of Communications - NV

  Developed and produced all internal and external communications for a 21,000-member Nevada labor organization. Conducted all local press outreach and national media relations and managed social media accounts, member advocacy, and legislative training.

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  Clark County Regional Flood Control District

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2021

  Public Information Director

  Working to keep people away from floods at the public safety agency that has a stellar track record of keeping floods away from people.Supervises daily messaging, social media, staff, budgeting and consulting components for public agency. Produces, writes and directs The Flood Channel television program.Serves as agency's chief spokesperson and legislative liaison. Manages school outreach.Writes and creates presentations for District representatives, internal and external audiences.

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  AARP

  Aug 2021 - now

  Director Communications and Outreach

  Designs and leads innovative communication strategies, achieving enhancements and providing trusted information to help people chose how to live as they age.Chief architect of digital and traditional media communications, elevating brand engagement and connectivity through expertly managed social media campaigns, high-impact PowerPoint presentations, and compelling digital content.