In the ever-evolving landscape of strategic communications, the S-3 Group is thrilled to announce a powerful addition to our team. Olga DeMetri, a seasoned media and public affairs strategist, brings impressive knowledge and experience to her new role as Vice President of Strategic Communications. Olga joins the firm from T-Mobile, where she served as Senior Communications Manager, leading proactive media relations, storytelling, and issues management in D.C.
With over two decades of diverse experience spanning corporations, non-profit organizations, trade associations, public relations, and government affairs firms, Olga has the remarkable ability to navigate complex issues, manage reputations, respond to crises, and champion policy initiatives. She has effectively leveraged her media relations and strategy ability throughout her career to deliver tangible results for her clients.
“We are thrilled to welcome Olga. Her wealth of experience in strategic communications and media relations enhances our outstanding public affairs team. Clients will benefit from her seasoned insights into media strategy and engagement,” said S-3 Group Managing Partner John Scofield.
Before joining the S-3 Group, she served as Vice President for Levick Strategic Communications and a Senior Vice President for VantageKnight in Washington, DC, where she delivered strategic communications and public affairs counsel to prominent corporate, governmental, and non- profit clients in the U.S., Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her life experiences enriched her portfolio with the successful management of multifaceted campaigns integrating media relations and policy advocacy solidify her track record as a developer and executor of strategic initiatives.
Before her time at Levick Strategic Communications and VantageKnight, she served as Corporate Communications Manager for CITGO Petroleum Corporation in Houston, Texas, where she directed all internal and external communications for the corporation and its three refineries.
Prior to setting down roots in suburban Maryland, Olga grew up living overseas in Curaçao, Nigeria, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. She graduated cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C., holding a B.A. in International Studies, and subsequently received a M.A. in International Development from the same institution.
About S-3 Group
S-3 Group is an integrated legislative, regulatory, and communications consultancy that helps clients shape policy outcomes and brand reputations. The firm brings together the power of its access, reach, and knowledge with the latest stakeholder engagement methods to create unprecedented influence for its clients. S-3 Group’s bipartisan team of policy, media, digital, grassroots, and political experts work together using the latest data to develop insights and strategies that help clients achieve their objectives.
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