Issara Baumann
About Issara Baumann
Issara Baumann is a Senior Media Relations Manager with extensive experience in the legal, nonprofit, and public sectors. She has a strong background in public relations, having worked for Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and other organizations, and holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Issara Baumann has been a key member of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since 2013. She initially served as a Media Relations Specialist until 2016, after which she transitioned to the role of Media Relations Manager, holding that position until 2019. In 2020, she advanced to Senior Media Relations Manager, where she continues to contribute to the firm's media strategy and public relations efforts.
Education and Expertise
Issara Baumann holds a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Public Relations from the University of Maryland Global Campus. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from George Mason University. Her educational background supports her expertise in media relations and communications.
Professional Background
Issara Baumann has a diverse professional background spanning various sectors, including legal, nonprofit, and public industries. Before her tenure at Arnold & Porter, she worked as a Communications Coordinator in the Athletics Department at Landon School from 2005 to 2010. She then served as a Communications Assistant at Montgomery County Public Schools for one year and as a Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator at Steptoe & Johnson LLP from 2012 to 2013.
Skills and Competencies
Issara Baumann demonstrates strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, essential for her role in media relations. She possesses a keen attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to multitask effectively. Her capabilities in news judgment and good judgment when interacting with C-level executives, media, and vendors further enhance her professional profile.