Hello! I'm Willis Kliefoth, an environmental communications consultant and writer based in Washington, DC. With a passion for environmental science and policy, I specialize in creating engaging content and developing communication strategies for national non-profits and scientific organizations. I have experience managing digital campaigns, newsletters, media engagement, and social media content, always striving to help organizations tell their stories in impactful ways. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy with a focus on Marine and Coastal Studies, and I've worked with various organizations including Climate Focus, Potomac Conservancy, and the National Wildlife Federation. I'm enthusiastic about combining my skills in writing, digital communications, and environmental advocacy to contribute to meaningful environmental change.

Willis C. Kliefoth

Hello! I'm Willis Kliefoth, an environmental communications consultant and writer based in Washington, DC. With a passion for environmental science and policy, I specialize in creating engaging content and developing communication strategies for national non-profits and scientific organizations. I have experience managing digital campaigns, newsletters, media engagement, and social media content, always striving to help organizations tell their stories in impactful ways. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy with a focus on Marine and Coastal Studies, and I've worked with various organizations including Climate Focus, Potomac Conservancy, and the National Wildlife Federation. I'm enthusiastic about combining my skills in writing, digital communications, and environmental advocacy to contribute to meaningful environmental change.

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Hello! I’m Willis Kliefoth, an environmental communications consultant and writer based in Washington, DC. With a passion for environmental science and policy, I specialize in creating engaging content and developing communication strategies for national non-profits and scientific organizations. I have experience managing digital campaigns, newsletters, media engagement, and social media content, always striving to help organizations tell their stories in impactful ways.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy with a focus on Marine and Coastal Studies, and I’ve worked with various organizations including Climate Focus, Potomac Conservancy, and the National Wildlife Federation. I’m enthusiastic about combining my skills in writing, digital communications, and environmental advocacy to contribute to meaningful environmental change.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Environmental Communications Consultant & Writer, Freelance at Independent / Various Clients
November 1, 2021 - June 27, 2024
Providing content creation, copywriting, editing, and design for blogs, web content, social media copy, reports, email campaigns, and fundraising materials. Offering communications and strategy consulting services for national non-profits and scientific organizations.
Communications Specialist at Climate Focus
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Oversaw the company's communication strategy including executive communications, industry research, metrics and evaluations, newsletter management, media engagement and PR, social media and digital content creation, and website management. Supported communications plans for Climate Focus projects and managed campaign and outreach strategies.
Director of Digital Communications at Potomac Conservancy
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Assisted VP of Communications in developing overall communications strategies, led production and editing of annual reports, managed website redesign and digital engagement tools, assisted with the climate crisis communications strategy, led social media growth strategy, managed science communications internship program, and spearheaded diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives.
Communications Manager at Potomac Conservancy
March 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Managed brand and message strategy, produced online and print content, oversaw social media and website strategies, created social media content, tracked and analyzed engagement metrics, secured earned media and press opportunities, and supervised communications interns.
Education Specialist at Glen Echo Park Aquarium
June 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Educated visitors about resident animals, Chesapeake Bay watershed, and marine conservation. Developed curriculum for educational camps and day programs focusing on watershed science and native species.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Maryland, College Park, MD
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Marine Mammal Research Certificate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment