Blaire A. Luciano
About Blaire A. Luciano
Blaire A. Luciano serves as the Director of Public Affairs at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in government affairs and strategic stakeholder engagement, she focuses on enhancing corporate citizenship and promoting a positive business environment.
Current Role at Wendy's
Blaire A. Luciano serves as the Director of Public Affairs at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Dublin, Ohio, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic engagements with stakeholders. Her role involves mitigating risks and creating business opportunities for the company. Luciano's expertise contributes to promoting a positive company reputation and fostering a favorable business environment.
Previous Experience in Public Affairs
Prior to her current role, Blaire A. Luciano worked at The Wendy's Company as the Manager of Public Affairs from 2017 to 2021. She also held positions at Farmers Insurance as a Federal Affairs Specialist from 2014 to 2017 and at Allstate as a Government Affairs Consultant from 2013 to 2014. Her experience includes identifying cross-functional synergies and collaboration opportunities, which are essential for effective public affairs strategies.
Educational Background
Blaire A. Luciano earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communication Arts from Allegheny College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, obtaining a Master of Professional Studies in Political Management from 2008 to 2010. Her academic background supports her expertise in public affairs and government relations.
Skills and Expertise
Blaire A. Luciano possesses skills in developing strategies that enhance corporate citizenship initiatives, particularly in community engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and opportunity creation. She is skilled at identifying collaboration opportunities and has a strong focus on advancing the company's public image and stakeholder relationships.
Career Progression
Luciano's career began at Day & Zimmermann as an Assistant to the Vice President of Government Affairs from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to Allstate, where she served as a Government Affairs Representative from 2010 to 2013 before becoming a Government Affairs Consultant. Her progressive roles in public affairs and government relations have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder engagement and risk management.