Jaime Medovitch Smith has nearly 20 years of experience working in the messy middle of communications, policy and politics. She has watched people from all walks of life use their voices and their stories to create positive change. Jaime has organized, strategized, written and spoken on issues such as climate change, education, health care, transportation, workers rights and social justice. She has extensive experience in issues management, policy development, outreach and communications. Through story-telling, digital media, media relations, media and speech coaching, coalition-building and outreach, Jaime helps organizations and leaders cut through the noise and build momentum for inclusive, sustainable and equitable solutions.
Jaime’s first job out of college was managing a successful long-shot legislative campaign in one of Pierce County’s swing districts. It was a terrifying leap for a young woman who had never worked on a campaign before and considered herself intensely shy. It turned out to be a life-changing experience and Jaime developed a passion for helping people understand the influence and power their voice could have. She went on to work in Olympia as a legislative assistant and later as a policy analyst and communications specialist for several top budget-writers and leaders of the Washington State House of Representatives. She designed and implemented outreach and public involvement campaigns at a Seattle-based national firm that works extensively in the environmental, health care and transportation sectors. Most recently Jaime served as the Executive Director of Communications and External Affairs for Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee where she oversaw the governor’s communications, constituent services and outreach teams.
Jaime is a lifelong resident of Washington state and actually likes the rain. She graduated from the University of Washington. You can often spot her running, eating donuts or popcorn, watching one of several not-to-be-disclosed reality shows, or watching her kiddo play baseball. Jaime volunteers with groups that help elect more women to office and prevent gun violence.
➤ location
Tacoma, WA
☎ Contact
jaime@gritcitystrategy.com
(253) 334-5670