Chris Marlink is a seasoned professional with a remarkable and diversified work experience that combines leadership, strategic communications, media management, and public relations. As a digital strategist at Leading by DESIGN, Chris leverages his skills in team building, marketing, social media optimization, brand management, research, and editing to help individuals and organizations intentionally define and steward their brands through compelling storytelling. A graduate of Grand Valley State University with a focus on Non-Profit Management and Hope College with a degree in Religion, Poli Sci, Phil, Chris has held several leadership positions in different organizations, including Digital Strategist at Hamilton AV Design, Executive Assistant to Senate Education Chairman at Michigan Senate, and Communications Director at Jay Riemersma for Congress. Across his career, Chris has built a reputation for his ability to effectively communicate policy concerns and priorities with legislators, government officials, and the media as well as creating and running effective coalitions of non-profits and businesses.