Byrum & Fisk hires new communications strategist with more than 30 years of policy, public relations experience
LANSING, Michigan – Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, a Michigan strategic communications and public relations firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Stepheni Willis to its team as a Communications Strategist.
Willis brings more than 30 years of experience in public affairs, advocacy communications, media relations and strategic messaging across government, labor, nonprofit, association and corporate sectors.
“We are excited to welcome Stepheni to our team to help support our amazing clients and continue our track record of success,” said Mark Fisk, partner at Byrum & Fisk. “Stepheni’s career involves high-level, high stakes communications work in highly visible, complex environments. Stepheni has led efforts involving public policy, organizational reputation, stakeholder engagement and high-profile media activity across a wide range of sectors. Her experience and perspective will serve our clients well as we continue to grow our advocacy communications services.”
Prior to joining Byrum & Fisk, Willis served in senior communications leadership roles with United Food & Commercial Workers Local 951, Food Bank Council of Michigan, Michigan Works! Association, Michigan Lottery, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Michigan State University and Accident Fund Holdings.
She also led advocacy and legislative communications efforts for Michigan Association of REALTORS® and AARP Michigan, where she managed statewide media relations, issue advocacy campaigns and public policy messaging.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Byrum & Fisk and work alongside such a talented and respected team of communicators,” Willis said. “The firm has built a stellar reputation for advocacy communications and helping clients successfully navigate important issues and campaigns. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience in strategic communications, public affairs and media relations to support the firm’s clients and continued success.”
Willis earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University. She lives in West Michigan with her yellow lab, Phoenix, and enjoys exploring the live music scene in her free time. She can be contacted at swillis@byrumfisk.com.