Communications Director & Consultant

Nancy
Levesque

Turning Strategy Into Action for Mission-Driven Teams

I partner with mission-driven organizations to create communications that audiences can relate to and feel compelled to act on — translating big-picture goals into real, executed work that drives impact.

90%
increase in
media mentions
47%
boost in social
engagement
15+
years driving
social impact
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Nancy Levesque
"Her hunches around messaging and communications strategies — the true mark of her experience — are on point."
VP of AI, Tech Advocacy Nonprofit
About Me

The communicator behind
the mission

I bring clarity to ambiguity. Whether rebuilding a communications department from scratch, launching a national PSA, or translating complex tech policy into accessible messaging, I connect the dots and keep teams aligned.

As Senior Director of Communications at the Future of Privacy Forum, I rebuilt the entire communications program — growing media placements by 90% and social engagement by 47% in under three years. At Fight Colorectal Cancer, I led a full rebrand, website overhaul, and national PSA that reached 10 million people and earned two national design awards.

Today I consult with mission-driven clients on communications strategy, PR, executive visibility, and storytelling that moves people to act. I'm also the nonprofit comms sub-group moderator for Off the Record, a private community for communications professionals.

Strategic Communications Media Relations Brand Strategy Crisis Communications AI & Tech Policy Team Building Digital Marketing Executive Communications Storytelling Content Strategy SEO Campaign Management

Certifications

AI-First Communicator
Marketing: High-Impact Storytelling
Crisis Communication

Awards

MARCOM Gold Award
Aster Gold Award (2020)
GDUSA Health & Wellness Award (2020)

Publications & Press

Beyond Blue Magazine — redesign lead
The New York Times, Axios, Politico, The Hill
"Summer Starts in September" — contributor
Nancy with her dogs
Beyond the work…
✈️ Travel
🍷 Wine
🧘 Pilates
🐾 Dog Walking
Featured Work

Case studies in
mission-driven impact

Future of Privacy Forum
Launching the Center for Artificial Intelligence
The Challenge

AI's rapid growth created urgent need for trusted, nonpartisan policy guidance. FPF needed to establish its Center for AI as a credible global leader in ethical AI governance — differentiated from similar initiatives.

The Approach

Developed the Center's brand and "trusted convener" messaging, secured media coverage, engaged 220+ corporate members, aligned the launch with the inaugural AI Forward Summit, and built a full content ecosystem.

Results
  • Trade & government media coverage for the Center for AI and AI Forward Summit
  • High attendance from policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers
  • Endorsements from privacy leaders reinforcing credibility
  • Consistent on-message communications across all FPF staff
Fight Colorectal Cancer
Revitalizing Brand & Digital Presence
The Challenge

Fight CRC's visual brand was confused with a competing organization, and its outdated website lacked the patient resources and advocacy tools its community needed most.

The Approach

Led a full brand overhaul and website redesign featuring a Patient Resource Center and Advocacy Action Center, driven by advocate buy-in and launched via community-led social media campaign. Also redesigned Beyond Blue Magazine, earning two national design awards.

Results
  • Email subscribers up 25%; website traffic up 26%
  • Advocates became brand ambassadors, amplifying reach organically
  • Action Center drove measurable policy participation
  • Won 2020 Aster Gold & GDUSA Health & Wellness Awards
Future of Privacy Forum
Rebuilding a High-Performing Comms Department
The Challenge

FPF's communications program needed a complete rebuild — with new staff, systems, and a PR agency — to match the organization's growing influence in global tech policy.

The Approach

Hired and mentored a team, onboarded a PR agency, implemented a project brief process, and developed a crisis communications framework for rapid response.

Results
  • 90% increase in media mentions in under three years
  • 47% boost in social media engagement
  • 20% growth in email opt-ins
  • Nearly 130 placements in 2023 including NYT, Axios, Politico, The Hill
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
"Rape Is Not Your Fault" Campaign
The Challenge

Increase sexual assault reporting and advance prevention education across Maryland's college campuses and communities in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Approach

Developed and executed the "Rape Is Not Your Fault" campaign in collaboration with the Baltimore mayor's office, Baltimore City Police, and the local SART office. Recruited a graduate social impact graphic designer from the Maryland Institute and College of Art to lead creative.

Results
  • 29% increase in sexual assault reporting within one year
  • Positive local media sentiment amplified campaign reach and credibility
  • Enhanced cross-collaboration between city partners and community stakeholders
Experience

15+ years of
mission-driven work

2025 – Present
Communications & PR Consultant
N. Levesque Consulting · Frederick, MD
  • Advising executives on policy communications and stakeholder engagement
  • Developed centralized patient storytelling database, reducing story sourcing time by 20%
  • Writing and editing LinkedIn content, position statements, and speaking remarks for social impact CEOs
  • Integrated AI insights into media monitoring and engagement tracking
  • Vetted member of CommsConsultants.com; nonprofit comms moderator at Off the Record
2021 – 2024
Senior Director, Communications
Future of Privacy Forum · Washington, DC
  • Rebuilt communications department; hired and mentored team, onboarded PR agency
  • Drove 90% increase in media mentions and 47% boost in social engagement
  • Secured nearly 130 placements in 2023 including NYT, Axios, Politico, The Hill
  • Led communications strategy for FPF's Center for AI and AI Forward Summit
  • Developed crisis communications framework for rapid reputation management
  • Promoted from Director to Senior Director in 2023
2018 – 2020
Director of Communications
Fight Colorectal Cancer · Remote
  • Led team of 5 in executing campaigns for patient support, advocacy, and policy change
  • Produced national PSA with PGA Tour pro Tom Lehman — aired 3,000+ times, 10M impressions
  • Website redesign boosted subscribers 25% and traffic 26%
  • Award-winning magazine redesign: 2020 Aster Gold & GDUSA Health & Wellness Awards
2016 – 2018
Marketing & Communications Consultant
N. Levesque Consulting · Frederick, MD
  • Founded consultancy serving healthcare and government clients
  • Crafted strategic messaging elevating leadership communication and brand perception
2012 – 2016
Director, Marketing & Communications
National Summer Learning Association · Baltimore, MD
  • Directed comms for event featuring First Lady Michelle Obama; drafted PSA for Mrs. Obama
  • Forged national partnership with Reading is Fundamental, landing coverage in E! News, The Washington Post, and Education Week
  • Coordinated with The White House and U.S. Dept. of Education on event strategy and messaging
2010 – 2012
Communications Manager
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault · Annapolis, MD
  • Developed and launched "Rape Is Not Your Fault" — 29% increase in sexual assault reporting in one year
  • Launched college campus prevention campaign statewide with MD Dept. of Health
Testimonials

What colleagues say

Nancy is one of those rare communicators who can move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and the day-to-day work it takes to execute it. She keeps every project on message, on time, and moving forward — even when the path isn't clear.

Senior Colleague
VP of AI, Tech Advocacy Nonprofit

Nancy has been a trusted advisor to me on navigating the comms landscape in the US especially, and her hunches around messaging and communications strategies — the true mark of her experience — are on point.

Communications Colleague
International Partner

Nancy brought our organization's mission to life in ways we hadn't imagined. Her instinct for storytelling and her mastery of earned media made a real difference in our visibility and our impact on patients and advocates.

Campaign Partner
Cancer Advocacy Organization
Let's Connect

Ready to work together?

Whether you need strategic communications, PR support, or a thought partner for your next campaign — I'd love to connect.

✉ nslevesque@gmail.com in linkedin.com/in/nancylevesque