Jackie Wei Green
About Jackie Wei Green
Jackie Wei Green is the Head of Communications - Americas, Associate Principal at Arup, with over a decade of experience in public relations and communications, specializing in sustainability and climate action.
Head Of Communications - Americas, Associate Principal at Arup
Jackie Wei Green currently serves as the Head of Communications - Americas and Associate Principal at Arup, a role she has held since 2018. Based in Los Angeles, she leads the communications strategy for Arup Americas, ensuring alignment with the company's overarching goals. Her efforts are geared towards fostering impactful and meaningful relationships. Her achievements at Arup include receiving the Society for Marketing Professional Services' Founders Award of Excellence in Social Media for the company's Global Climate Action Summit campaign in 2018.
Professional Experience in Public Relations
With over a decade of experience, Jackie Wei Green has held various leadership roles in both Public Relations agencies and in-house teams. Her career includes positions such as Director of Public Relations at XPRIZE from 2015 to 2018, Senior Communications Strategist at NRDC from 2011 to 2015, and Senior Account Executive at S. Groner Associates from 2009 to 2011. She has also worked as an Independent Public Relations Consultant and served as an Account Executive at Singer Associates Public Relations in San Francisco before joining Arup.
Educational Background in Communications and Political Science
Jackie Wei Green holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science with a concentration in Economics from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational foundation has equipped her with essential knowledge and skills that she has applied throughout her diverse roles in communications and public relations.
Specialization in Sustainability and Climate Action
Jackie Wei Green specializes in multi-channel storytelling and thought leadership, particularly in sustainability, climate action, and green infrastructure. Her commitment to these areas is demonstrated by her focused work on integrated communications across sectors such as social impact, innovation, and technology for good. Her strategic approach aims to create a more brilliant future through innovative communications and storytelling.
Past Roles and Early Career
Jackie Wei Green's early career includes roles such as Assistant Account Executive in Public Affairs at Edelman from 2006 to 2007 and Senate Intern in the Office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell in 2006. These positions provided her with foundational experiences in public relations and communications, contributing to her professional growth and expertise in the field.