Michael Schoenfeld

Mike Schoenfeld is a highly experienced Chief Communications and Government Relations Officer with a strong background in leading external affairs for prominent global institutions in the public and nonprofit sectors.

He has a diverse range of responsibilities including reputation management, executive positioning, public policy development, media relations, crisis management, government relations at various levels, strategic counseling, global strategy and advocacy, public diplomacy, community engagement, philanthropy and fundraising, digital and social media, public opinion research, and more.

With a solid educational foundation, Mike studied Public Policy at Duke University for his BA and then went on to complete his MS in Public Policy at Stony Brook University.

Throughout his career, Mike has held key leadership positions at reputable organizations including Vice President for Public Affairs & Government Relations and Chief Communications Officer at Duke University, Visiting Professor of the Practice in Public Policy at Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs at Vanderbilt University, Senior Vice President for Policy and Public Affairs at Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and roles at Voice of America.

His expertise spans higher education, healthcare, college sports, public media, international relations, government, and nonprofit sectors.