NAB Appoints Carrie Healey As VP Of Communications

The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed Carrie Healey as vice-president of communications.

She will report to Michelle Lehman, chief of staff and executive vice-president of Public Affairs.

In the role, Healey becomes NAB’s lead spokesperson and media relations strategist, tasked with advancing broadcasters’ policy priorities on Capitol Hill and before the Federal Communications Commission.

She will oversee a press team comprising Grace Whaley, director of communications and social media, and Judianne Meredith, communications coordinator.

"Carrie brings a wealth of expertise in strategic communications and public affairs, along with a deep understanding of the policymaking process that will strengthen our advocacy on behalf of local broadcasters," said Lehman. "We are thrilled to welcome her to the NAB team."

Healey most recently served as a client engagement lead at Purple Strategies, where she developed communications strategies for advocacy and public affairs campaigns across a range of issues.

Previously, she was senior director of external communications and media relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She also led communications for Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ) and served as national press secretary and deputy communications director for John Delaney’s presidential campaign. Healey brings media industry experience from roles at AOL, The Grio and MS NOW (formerly MSNBC).