Press Release: HPS Names New Director
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Hamilton Place Strategies is pleased to announce that Kate Bruns has joined the firm as a Director.
Kate brings over five years of Capitol Hill experience in planning and executing strategic communication endeavors. Most recently, Kate served as Press Secretary to U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME). In that role, Kate led the drafting and distribution of statements, op-eds and on the record comment on the Senator’s behalf. Prior to her time with the Senator, Kate served as Communications Director to former Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK).
Kate’s policy experience includes serving as Legislative Assistant to Former Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT), where she oversaw a wide array of domestic policy issues, including Financial Services Committee work during the 2008 financial crisis. Kate began her career as a Staff Assistant on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce supporting work on student lending and higher education issues. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
“We’re very fortunate to welcome Kate to the HPS team,” said HPS Managing Partner Tony Fratto. “Her combined understanding of the legislative process and media experience inside the Beltway will be a great asset in serving our clients.”
About HPS
Hamilton Place Strategies is a Washington-based policy and communications consulting firm with a focus and expertise at the intersection of government, business and media. Our deep experience in all of these fields allows us to serve clients who need to navigate the paths between Washington and the private sector. www.hamiltonplacestrategies.com