Arlene Corbin Lewis
About Arlene Corbin Lewis
Arlene Corbin Lewis serves as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Code for America, bringing extensive experience in strategic communications and advocacy. She has held leadership roles at various organizations, including The Urban Institute and Habitat for Humanity International, and possesses strong skills in branding, project management, and grassroots mobilization.
Current Role at Code for America
Arlene Corbin Lewis serves as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Code for America. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission of improving government services through technology. In her role, she focuses on strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance the visibility and impact of the organization's work.
Previous Experience at The Urban Institute
Before joining Code for America, Arlene worked at The Urban Institute as the Director of Strategic Communications from 2013 to 2016. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively conveyed the organization's research and policy insights to various stakeholders.
Educational Background
Arlene Corbin Lewis has a strong educational background in communications and political science. She earned a Master of Arts in Mass Communications-PR from Iona University, studying from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Windsor from 1997 to 1999, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brock University from 1993 to 1997.
Leadership Roles and Expertise
Arlene has held several leadership positions throughout her career. She served as the CEO of Checkerspot Properties, LLC from 2017 to 2023 and was the Director of Communications at Demos from 2017 to 2020. Her expertise includes advocacy communications, grassroots mobilization, and project management, demonstrating her ability to lead cross-departmental teams effectively.
Skills and Specializations
Arlene possesses a diverse skill set that includes branding, executive training, event planning, copywriting, and editing. She is recognized as a resourceful communications strategist with experience in building successful marketing and public relations programs. Her background in government relations and advocacy further enhances her capabilities in the communications field.