Dan Malessa

Dan Malessa has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade. Dan is currently working as the Senior Director, Executive Communications at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Prior to that, they held the position of Director, Communications and Executive Writer at the same organization.

Before joining Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Dan worked at the United Way Worldwide as the Director, Executive Communications for a period of five years. Dan also served as the Director, Executive Communications at PepsiCo for a year.

Dan gained political experience by working at the Office of U.S. Senator Jon Tester. Dan held the role of Deputy Communications Director and Press Secretary/Speechwriter, where they were responsible for crafting speeches, preparing media materials, and managing the senator's online presence and messaging. Dan also worked as a Deputy Press Secretary and Legislative Correspondent at the same office.

Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University and as a Researcher at the National Geographic Society.

Dan's career history showcases their expertise in executive communications, speechwriting, media relations, and messaging development in a variety of industries.

Dan Malessa earned a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude in Political Science and Geography from Colgate University in 2005. Dan later pursued a Master of Arts in Geography at The George Washington University from 2007 to 2009.