Jeff Ventura
Alexandria
Summary
Strategic communications expert with extensive experience in marketing, crisis management and stakeholder engagement. Successfully led communication initiatives for government agencies and private corporations, enhancing brand visibility and corporate reputation. Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams while developing effective public relations strategies. Strengths include media relations, crisis management, and crafting strategic communication and brand-defining marketing plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Communications
Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
Washington
02.2023 - Current
- Lead comprehensive strategic communications and marketing efforts for the $50 billion dietary supplements industry.
- Advise the President and CEO and serve as organizational spokesperson.
- Drove a significant expansion in earned media performance, increasing total media mentions by approximately 42% year over year and expanding audience reach by 450%, from 1.2 billion impressions to 6.6 billion impressions, generating an estimated $59M in earned media value.
- Personally managed all media relations during a year-long vacancy in the Media Relations Director role, including drafting, pitching, and responding to 39 press releases and 18 public statements while securing corrections and clarifications in mainstream coverage.
- Oversaw editorial strategy and production of CRN’s weekly member newsletter, publishing approximately 54 issues annually and increasing average content volume per issue by more than 11% year over year without changing cadence—equivalent to more than 18,000 additional words of policy and industry analysis annually.
- Launched and produced an industry-focused podcast and serve as Executive Director of the CRN Foundation, leading campaigns to expand public awareness, member engagement, and philanthropic impact.
Director, Communications
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health
Washington
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Led national communications strategies to promote women’s health initiatives.
- Oversaw digital platforms, managed stakeholder engagement, and ensured regulatory compliance while advancing public health objectives.
Director, Communications
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Bethesda
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to elevate the institute’s profile among scientific and public audiences.
- Achieved a 40% increase in engagement within six months.
Director, Regulatory Communications
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products
Silver Spring
03.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed high-stakes regulatory communications and led a team of 40 professionals.
- Reduced crisis response times by 50% and strengthened public understanding of regulatory actions.
Senior Advisor
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Media Affairs
Silver Spring
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Directed complex communications strategies and handled more than 500 media inquiries as an on-the-record spokesperson.
Executive Vice President
Golin
Washington
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Directed national media relations for Washington-based clients and led integrated public relations efforts.
Director, Corporate Communications
CVS Health
Woonsocket
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Led corporate communications during a transformative period, including messaging around the decision to cease tobacco sales.
Director, Communications
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Washington
06.2007 - 10.2010
- Managed internal and external communications and spearheaded initiatives such as the Green the Capitol program.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
Master of Science - Communications
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Crisis Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Media Relations
- Digital Content Development
- Executive Communications
- Public Affairs
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Analytics
- Brand Development
Websites
Timeline
Vice President, Communications - Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
02.2023 - Current
Director, Communications - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
Director, Communications - National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
05.2020 - 05.2022
Director, Regulatory Communications - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products
03.2016 - 05.2020
Senior Advisor - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Media Affairs
04.2014 - 03.2016
Executive Vice President - Golin
09.2013 - 03.2014
Director, Corporate Communications - CVS Health
10.2011 - 09.2013
Director, Communications - U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
06.2007 - 10.2010
Columbia University - Master of Science, Journalism
Simmons University - Master of Science, Communications
Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing