Alec Emanuel is a Senior Associate at Blackberg Group LLC, starting in October 2023, where support is provided to the VHA Digital Health Office, specifically leading the VHA IE Diffusion of Excellence Communications Workstream. Previous experience includes serving as a Strategic Communications Associate at Washington Business Dynamics, focusing on the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Healthcare Innovation & Learning and related initiatives. Additional roles held include Communications Specialist at IEM, Operations and Marketing Manager at ALMG Inc/The Edge, Administrative Assistant at Hampton Roads Chamber, and Congressional Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives. Alec Emanuel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Communications from Old Dominion University and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communications Management from Purdue University.