Jessica Lass

Jessica Lass is a communications strategist with over 20 years of experience in media relations, strategy, branding, and advocacy.1 She is the founder of Lass Consulting, a company she established in June 2021 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1

Professional Background

Jessica specializes in clean energy and climate communications.1 Her expertise includes:

• Strategic communications
• Message development
• Crisis communications
• Campaign planning
• Project management
• Fundraising
• Strategic assessments
• Public relations

Career History

Prior to founding Lass Consulting, Jessica held several notable positions:

• Senior Director of Communications at Energy Foundation (Nov 2019 - Jun 2021)
• Director of Communications at Energy Foundation (Nov 2017 - Oct 2019)
• Director of Communications at Aclima Inc. (Apr 2015 - Nov 2017)
• Senior Account Executive at Fleishman-Hillard (Jun 2004 - Aug 2007)

Clients and Focus

Jessica works with a diverse range of clients in the clean energy and climate sectors, including non-profits, think tanks, start-ups, and corporations.2 Some of her past and current clients include:

• U.S. Energy Foundation
• Climate Leadership Initiative
• Energy Innovation
• GAF Energy
• Generation180
• Aclima
• Conservation Land Foundation
• Latitude Media
• Smart Electric Power Alliance

Approach and Expertise

Jessica excels at handling complex, high-risk communications situations that require quick decision-making and coordinated group responses.3 She is particularly skilled in:

• Reputation and brand management
• Product launches
• Media and speaking engagement preparation
• Brand development and strategy
• Copywriting and internal company communication

Education

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Denver, where she also minored in History, Leadership, and Music.1