Keadjian
Valery Kuhlman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in communications and public affairs. Currently serving as Vice President and Account Director at Keadjian Associates since September 2015, Valery specializes in program management, corporate communications, community relations, and stakeholder engagement for high-profile clients. Previous roles include coaching the boys and girls varsity tennis teams at Acalanes High School, working as a Marketing Specialist at TuneIn, and conducting various journalistic and media-related tasks at The News Tribune and Pacific Lutheran University's MediaLab. Valery holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Journalism from Pacific Lutheran University, accompanied by a strong background in writing and content management across several publications and media platforms.
Keadjian
Keadjian Associates is a leading, full-service strategic communications and management consulting firm that partners with clients to plan and execute high-profile communications and engagement programs throughout the western United States. Founded in 2005 by Jason Keadjian, one of California’s leading public affairs strategists, the firm serves public-sector organizations, Fortune 500 companies and other corporate leaders in a variety of industries. The Keadjian team uses effective messages and meaningful action, as it combines its creative force with data-driven research to navigate complex issues. The firm’s approach is simple: listen, collaborate and act. The team delivers insightful solutions and results through a range of services, from real-time executive counsel to on-the-ground grassroots campaigns. Key service offerings include corporate and crisis communications, management consulting, community relations and stakeholder engagement. The fast-growing firm prides itself on being a great place to work and is thrilled to boast the highest employee retention rates in the industry. As an equal opportunity employer, Keadjian strives to build a team of many voices that represents a diverse group of backgrounds and perspectives. The firm values inclusivity and ensure the health and wellbeing of all employees. Employment and evaluation decisions are based upon qualifications, merit and business needs.