Morgan Searles
About Morgan Searles
Morgan Searles is the Senior Strategic Communications Manager at HIMSS, with extensive experience in strategic communications and media relations.
Current Position at HIMSS
Morgan Searles is the Senior Strategic Communications Manager at HIMSS as of 2022. In this role, Searles developed a comprehensive press strategy that includes overseeing press engagement at major events like the Global Conference. Additionally, she has created a reference resource of in-house expertise to streamline communications and public relations efforts, and co-manages crisis communications to ensure effective and timely press statements.
Previous Role at HIMSS
From 2019 to 2022, Morgan Searles worked as the Strategic Communications Manager at HIMSS in Chicago, IL. During her tenure, she focused on implementing a public relations platform to enhance the organization's media outreach and engagement. Searles played a crucial role in improving press engagement strategies and establishing key communication protocols.
Experience at Edcura LLC
Morgan Searles served as the Director of Strategic Communications at Edcura LLC for one year, from 2018 to 2019, in Chicago, IL. In this position, she was responsible for leading communication strategies and ensuring cohesive messaging across various platforms to enhance the company's public presence.
Work at Northwestern University
From 2016 to 2018, Morgan Searles worked as a Media Relations Coordinator in Global Marketing and Communications at Northwestern University. Her responsibilities included managing media inquiries, building relationships with the press, and facilitating the university's external communications.
Editorial and Reporting Roles
Morgan Searles has held numerous editorial and reporting positions throughout her career. Notable roles include being a Local Editor at Patch.com from 2014 to 2016 in the Greater Chicago Area and serving as an Editorial Intern at The Sacramento Bee in 2013. Her experience also includes managing editorial responsibilities at The Daily Reveille and LEGACY magazine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.