Mac Prichard is a seasoned communications strategist, career expert, and successful business owner. He is based in Portland, Oregon, and specializes in service, relationship building, and community development. Mac's exceptional career is built on his impressive track record of working with social change makers across the country.

Mac has extensive experience in public relations and communications, which started on the East Coast managing communications and public affairs on Congressional campaigns and major city infrastructure projects. Mac moved to Oregon, where he worked for some of Oregon's most recognizable legislators. He founded Prichard Communications, a public relations agency established in 2007 that caters to organizations with a cause, contributing outreach to nonprofits and foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Northwest Health Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust.

Mac's List, founded in 2001, is a certified B Corporation, regional job board, and career community. Mac relocated to Portland and started an email list sharing job opportunities, which grew into an email newsletter and later into the leading job board in Portland and the Pacific Northwest, sharing professional-level local jobs. The Mac's List team shares more than just job listings; they also host networking events, partner with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on local initiatives, and produce a weekly podcast for job seekers called "Find Your Dream Job."

Mac's career trajectory has been shaped by his educational journey, which includes a BA from the University of Iowa and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. Mac's experience also involves working as the National Communications Director at Reclaiming Futures, Communications Officer at the Oregon Department of Human Services, Speechwriter, Deputy Legislative Director, and Deputy Communications Director at Office of Governor John Kitzhaber, Public Affairs Manager at Oregon Department of Transportation, Communications Manager at Oregon Employment Department, Campaign Manager at Jeff Rogers for Metro Council, Communications Director at Office of City Commissioner Earl Blumenauer, External Affairs Director at Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants, Public Information Manager at Central Artery Tunnel Project, Researcher at Joe Kennedy for Congress, Program Associate at Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), and Fundraiser at Iowa League of Conservation Voters.

Mac is an exceptional leader who has gained experience in the fields of communication and public affairs. He is passionate about community-building, relationships, and service, which makes his work stand out from the rest.

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