Helene, principal of Kennedy Communications, is a marketing communications consultant with over 25 years of experience developing and implementing communications strategies for financial services organizations, small businesses and nonprofits. This includes counseling senior executives, managing media and stakeholder relations, writing speeches and policy positions, and overseeing websites and the use of social media. She previously served as the Chief Communications Officer for the International Federation of Accountants and the Director of Communications for the American Institute of CPAs. An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, Helene holds an MA degree in English from the University of Maryland and a BA in English from Fairfield University. hkennedy@kennedycomm.com