By 1808Delaware
The City of Westerville is excited to announce Hillary Bates as the new Community Affairs Director.
Bates began her role mid-September and under the direction of Chief of Staff Christa Dickey. Her responsibilities include public and media relations, reputation and brand management and public information compliance. She will also help develop and execute an annual strategic plan to achieve the communication objectives of the City.
Bates is excited to bring her background in community engagement and storytelling to Westerville. She has spent her career helping mission-driven organizations connect with their audiences. Most recently, she worked with America 250-Ohio, the statewide effort to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, partnering with civic and corporate leaders to launch programs that celebrate Ohio’s history and communities.
Her past roles include senior leadership positions at Highlights for Children, the Ohio History Connection and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where she focused on capacity building, communications and partnerships that helped organizations expand their impact.
Bates lives in Delaware, Ohio, with her husband, two children and a lively household of pets and honeybees.
Source: City of Westerville press release
