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Chris O'Neil
Government Affairs & Public Relations Advisor Savannah River National Laboratory, Immediate Past President National Association of Government Communicators
Chris O'Neil is a highly skilled Public Affairs practitioner with over 30 years of experience in communication planning, media relations, and crisis communications.
His expertise lies in developing and delivering synchronized communication products to support organizational objectives, with an integrated approach to public affairs.
Chris has a strong educational background with a Master's degree in Public Relations from Boston University, a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Charter Oak State College, and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix.
Throughout his career, he has held notable positions such as Government Affairs & Public Relations Advisor at Savannah River National Laboratory, Chief of Media Relations at the National Transportation Safety Board, and Deputy Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Public Affairs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
He also served in various roles at the U.S. Coast Guard, including Chief of Integrated Communication Planning, Chief of Media Relations, and 7th District Public Affairs Officer, among others.
His specialties include media relations, communication planning, crisis communications, photojournalism, news writing, and copy editing.
Chris O'Neil's wealth of experience and expertise make him a sought-after professional in the field of public affairs and media relations.
