Introducing Ragan’s 2023 Game Changers, communicators who are leading the way forward
These leaders stand out for their strategic work in shaping the future of communications at their organizations and beyond.
Ragan has revealed its inaugural class of Game Changers, sponsored by Omnicom, leaders nominated by members of Ragan’s Communications Week advisory council and carefully selected by our editorial team as emblems of innovation in the industry. The leaders will be honored during Ragan’s Communications Week in a dedicated ceremony at our Future of Communications Conference in Austin from Nov. 6th–8th.
These distinguished communications leaders are recognized for their remarkable contributions, visionary initiatives and unwavering commitment to driving impactful outcomes within their respective organizations and beyond. Along the way, they have deftly redefined the way we face, prepare for and respond to today’s most pressing and complex challenges.
The Game Changers represent a diverse spectrum of expertise, operating at the forefront of multiple functions including HR, digital marketing, design and beyond. Their collective efforts continue to elevate the realm of communications by pioneering solutions and embracing cutting-edge technologies, ultimately fostering enduring and positive change for both internal and external stakeholders.
Ragan extends our heartfelt congratulations to the 2023 Game Changers, each of whom has showcased remarkable dedication to advancing the field of communications. They have demonstrated their commitment to revolutionizing the profession and leading us into the future.
Following the awards ceremony at Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference, several members of the class will also participate in panel discussions, sharing their experience and expertise with our attendees.
The 2023 Game Changers are:
Angie Hu
Vice President Communications
Synchrony
Christina Magrini
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Forbes
Damon Jones
Chief Communications Officer
Procter & Gamble
Halley Knigge
Director, Co-op Communications
REI
Lou Dubois
Senior Director, Content, Creative, HD Story Labs and Home Depot TV
Home Depot
Michael Kaye
Head of Brand Marketing and Communications, Archer and Global Director of Brand Marketing and Communications
OKCupid
Sarah Alspach
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
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Stephanie Lowenthal
Global Head of Communications
Builder.ai
Tiph Turpin
Global Vice President of Employee Communications
Expedia Group
Billy Rielly
Senior Vice President, Head of Public Affairs
Consumer Bankers Association
Veleisa Patton Burrell
Senior Director, Public Relations & Crisis
Denny’s Corporation
Mariella Kapsaskis
Head of Corporate Communications
BMW of North America
Felicia Salazar
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
Marc Johnson
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Meta
Kelly Williamson
President, North America
APCO Worldwide
Morgan Painter-Effron
Vice President, Corporate Communications
NBCUniversal
Congratulations to the 2023 Game Changers for their outstanding contributions to the field of communications.
Meet many of these luminaries at Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference in Austin, Texas.
