Greg Cunningham
About Greg Cunningham
Greg Cunningham is a Communications Coordinator for Energy Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in managing communications in high-security environments and has held various roles in organizations such as General Atomics, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Greg Cunningham serves as the Communications Coordinator for Energy Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he guides a communications team that supports the Energy Science and Technology Directorate. This directorate is part of the largest general science laboratory within the Department of Energy complex.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Before his current role, Greg Cunningham worked at General Atomics, Inc. as the Strategic Communications Lead from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing communications strategies and initiatives in the Greater San Diego Area. This position allowed him to further develop his skills in strategic communication within a technical environment.
Background in Journalism
Greg Cunningham began his career in journalism, working as a reporter for the Amarillo Globe-News from 1998 to 2005. This seven-year experience provided him with a strong foundation in communication and media relations, which he later applied in various roles in public information and strategic communications.
Education and Expertise
Greg Cunningham earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication with an emphasis in print journalism from Wichita State University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in risk and crisis communication, marketing, media training, and emergency public information across both public and private sectors.
Experience in Public Information
Greg has held several positions in public information, including a role as Public Information Officer at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from 2005 to 2010. He also served as Communication Lead for Energy and Global Security at Argonne National Laboratory from 2014 to 2017. His experience includes managing communications in high-security environments involving sensitive information.