Tammy Gordon

Tammy Gordon is a Managing Director specializing in Public Relations and Communications Strategy at Mercury Public Affairs. With over two decades of experience, she is a seasoned communications strategist who has worked with a diverse range of clients including nonprofits, associations, political campaigns, corporate brands, and thought leaders.12

Professional Experience

Gordon's career highlights include:

• Founding Verified Strategy: A boutique public relations agency serving clients such as AARP, ACT, Cincinnati Public Schools, and the US Chamber of Commerce.1

• Director of Digital Experience at Novavax: During the COVID-19 pandemic, she built the company's first global social media and customer experience strategy.12

• Digital Communications & Creative Director: Worked for Biden for President in Florida during the 2020 presidential campaign.1

• Vice President at AARP: Founded their social media department and launched their first in-house multimedia content studios.1

Expertise and Achievements

Gordon is known for:

• Combining traditional public affairs with digital and social communications expertise.1
• Training hundreds of professionals, authors, thought leaders, and executives on effective social media use.1
• Presenting at notable conferences such as SXSW Interactive and MediaPost Social Media Insider Summit.1
• Authoring a chapter in the book "The Social CEO: How Social Media Can Make You A Stronger Leader".1

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida State University.2
• Attended executive education programs at Harvard Law School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.2
• WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certification.2

Personal

Gordon splits her time between Washington, DC, and Tampa, FL. She is actively involved in her community, serving as a Commissioner of Washington, DC's Advisory Neighborhood Commission and as a board member of the DC Public Library Foundation.1