Trusted Senior Advisor & Strategic Communications Leader
Twenty years of turning complex narratives into movements — for organizations, for missions, for the people who need to be heard.
Transforming complex narratives into communications that move people and advance missions.
— Arlene Corbin LewisI am a communications and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience leading integrated strategy for mission-driven organizations at the national level. My work sits at the intersection of narrative, brand, and influence — translating what organizations stand for into communications that actually move people.
I have built and scaled high-performing teams, managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, and directed brand strategy through the kinds of moments that test what an organization truly believes: presidential transitions, crisis situations, and high-stakes partnerships with the White House and U.S. Treasury.
What I bring to every room is the ability to see the full picture — strategy, story, and the human truth underneath both. I am a trusted senior advisor, and I am open to C-suite, board, and advisory roles across nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors.
Led integrated communications and marketing strategy for the country's leading civic technology nonprofit — managing a team of 10+ and a $3M+ annual budget. Directed high-profile national initiatives in partnership with the White House and U.S. Treasury, establishing Code for America as the nation's leading voice in civic technology and government innovation. Secured dozens of placements in major national media outlets, significantly elevating organizational brand authority.
↑ White House & U.S. Treasury PartnershipsBuilt the communications function from the ground up, growing a team of six and managing a $500K annual budget. Served as senior strategic advisor on messaging and media engagement — guiding organizational voice through a presidential transition, litigation, and multiple high-stakes crisis situations. Shaped the public narrative of a nationally recognized progressive policy and democracy organization at one of its most consequential moments.
↑ Built Communications Function from ZeroDirected integrated communications strategy encompassing media relations, digital strategy, and executive thought leadership. Launched the national #FacesofFounders campaign — amplifying diverse entrepreneurship narratives and securing high-profile speaking platforms for senior leadership at one of the country's most prominent philanthropic organizations.
↑ #FacesofFounders National CampaignLed an organization-wide brand revitalization initiative and directed media strategy for research publications and digital products at one of the nation's foremost nonpartisan research organizations. Served on the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, the Operational Excellence Committee, and the Training Committee — shaping culture alongside strategy.
↑ Organization-Wide Brand RevitalizationOpen to C-suite opportunities, board service, and advisory roles.