The Politics and PR of Capitol Hill’s Image Makers: The Role of the Congressional Press Secretary

Edward J. Downes is Associate Professor of Public Relations at Boston University’s College of Communication. Dr. Downes gained a wide breadth of full-time communications experience working in the corporate, government and nonprofit sectors for more than 10 years throughout metropolitan Washington, DC. He held positions as a public relations director, marketing representative, special events producer, campaign organizer, personnel specialist, communications consultant and researcher.