Colleen Schwartz
About Colleen Schwartz
Colleen Schwartz is the Head of Communications at Snappy, with over 15 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations. She has held various leadership roles at notable organizations, including Dow Jones and Meredith, and specializes in crisis communications and brand management.
Current Role at Snappy
Colleen Schwartz serves as the Head of Communications at Snappy, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all communication strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her focus includes developing effective messaging protocols and fostering team collaboration to enhance the company's brand presence.
Previous Experience at Dow Jones
Colleen Schwartz has extensive experience at Dow Jones, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Vice President of Communications from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as Senior Vice President of Communications from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as Director of Communications from 2013 to 2015. Her tenure at Dow Jones involved advising on corporate strategy and managing communications for The Wall Street Journal.
Background in Public Relations
Colleen Schwartz has a solid background in public relations, having worked at various publishing companies. She was a Senior Publicity Manager at Meredith from 2010 to 2012, and prior to that, she held roles at HarperCollins Publishers and Random House as a Publicist and Publicity Associate, respectively. Her experience includes developing publicity strategies and managing media relations.
Education and Expertise
Colleen Schwartz earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and English from Muhlenberg College. She possesses over 15 years of experience in communications, specializing in crisis communications, risk and reputation management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Her expertise also includes advising C-Suite executives on corporate strategy through executive communications.
Passion for Team Building and Mentoring
Colleen Schwartz is passionate about team building and mentoring. She emphasizes empowering global teams to create effective messaging protocols. Her approach focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing communication strategies within organizations to achieve their objectives.