Cyn H.
About Cyn H.
Cyn H. is a Senior Communications Strategist at ECS, where she has worked since 2020, focusing on stakeholder communications and implementing Atlassian tools. With a diverse background in communications and media, she has held various roles, including positions at ICF International and Burson Marsteller, and has contributed to notable projects in the field.
Work at ECS
Cyn H. has been serving as a Senior Communications Strategist at ECS since 2020. In this role, she implements Atlassian tools and coordinates infrastructure for stakeholder communications within Confluence. Her responsibilities include developing communication strategies tailored for the Cybersecurity Division of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency. She also provides communication support in collaboration with External Affairs, managing the creation, approval, and dissemination of CISA-compliant collateral material.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Cyn H. worked at ICF International as a Senior Manager from 2008 to 2017, where she spent nine years in Fairfax, VA. She also held the role of Manager at Burson Marsteller for one year from 2007 to 2008 in Washington, DC. Additionally, she served as the Director of Media (on-call) at Abt Associates from 2017 to 2019 for two years. Earlier in her career, she was a Manager at Burrell Communications from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Cyn H. studied at Northeastern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication strategies and design thinking. She trains teams to enhance messaging and produce robust customer experiences, demonstrating her commitment to effective communication practices.
Achievements in Communication
Cyn H. has notable achievements in the field of communication. She was the first in-house publicist for Academy Award-winning Director Spike Lee. Additionally, she created two categories and five clues for the National Institutes of Health for the game show Jeopardy!, specifically for the National Eye Institute and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. In 2016, she secured a cancer survivor-themed video featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s SuperSoul Sunday program.
Stakeholder Engagement and Strategy Development
Cyn H. develops stakeholder engagement opportunities for Congress, federal agencies, and state governments. Her work focuses on enhancing communication strategies that align with the needs of various stakeholders, particularly within the context of cybersecurity and infrastructure security. She plays a key role in fostering collaboration and effective messaging across different levels of government.