Jamie is known for her sharp strategic instincts and strong ability to run concurrent campaigns on a range of issues. Most recently, Jamie served as the communications director for U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, where she managed a sophisticated press operation to target local, national and international stakeholders. Before that role, Jamie was a professional staff member/deputy communications director on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the senior advisor and communications director for former Hispanic Caucus Chairman, U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro. Jamie holds a Master of Arts in security studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her free time, Jamie loves to cook, practice yoga and meditate.

“For more than seven years, I helped top U.S. lawmakers identify lanes for thought leadership—elevating their national and international profiles and setting them apart from others in their cohort. The same skillset applies equally in the corporate setting, where the need to protect and promote one’s reputation is equally critical to bringing value to different constituencies—whether those are voters, customers or other stakeholders who hold a company’s license to operate.” 

“As communications professionals, we must keep a finger on the pulse of the current conversation while anticipating emerging conversations and how best to position ourselves. At Purple, we do this while supporting instinct with insights making our recommendations and offering truly unique.” 

“I didn’t end up where I thought I would—and it was so much better than I expected. Be bold and stay authentic because fortune favors such behavior.”