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Karley Kranich

Director

Karley helps organizations find their voice and tell their story. She has led communications departments, worked within nonprofits and advised corporate departments. With a background in journalism, Karley enjoys the feeling of getting her clients earned press coverage and has secured features in The Associated Press, Indian Country Today, Tech Crunch, Politico, The Washington Post and more. Karley started her career at Spitfire, but she left to work for several nonprofits, including the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). While at EDF, Karley led communications for the sustainable Supply Chain team and served as the main media contact. Now back at Spitfire, Karley works on ocean conservation, environmental protection and sustainable food systems. While at the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, Karley led a full-scale marketing campaign for a neighborhood in Virginia struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karley also served as a consultant at two communications firms, UpShift Strategies and Golin. At UpShift, Karley led the day-to-day activities for several of the firm’s environmental clients, writing op-eds and elevating their leadership profiles. At Golin, Karley advised Fortune 500 companies on their social impact and inclusion goals. She also worked at the Environmental Protection Agency, writing social media posts. Karley earned her master’s in management from the Harvard Extension School.

What Makes Them Spark

It’s hard to sum anyone up in 200 words. So, here are some facts to learn more about our team. These are the things that bring them joy outside of collaborating with our amazing partners.
  • Teaches social media advocacy to North Carolina college students

  • Loves to paddleboard on the Potomac River in D.C.

  • Volunteers at a local garden teaching kids about food

  • Loves trying out new restaurants in D.C.

  • Has one U.S. state left to visit … Alaska

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