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		Team : Carrie Simmons

, Account Associate

Carrie Simmons, who was raised in Tomball, Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from the University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in communication and minored in government.

After graduating in May 2007, Simmons joined Elizabeth Christian & Associates as an intern. She was promoted to intern associate for the firm in December, 2007, and then an account associate in February, 2008. Simmons works closely with such clients as the Texas Access to Justice Commission, Triple Crown Dog Academy, Harden Healthcare and Bourn Partners.

Simmons handles a variety of tasks including media relations, researching, strategic planning, media tracking, developing press materials and event promotion. She has a strong writing background and is proficient in grammar styling.

Another asset that Simmons brings to the ECPR team is a thorough understanding of governmental affairs. Prior to graduation, Simmons worked as a Legislative Aide for State Representative Larry Taylor and acted as a liaison between constituents and their state government. She learned the many facets of the Texas Legislature through this first experience that included duties such as providing rationale for voting to the representative through compiling details based on constituent coverage and outcome research, organizing talking points and witness briefings for committee hearings, as well as writing bill analysis for proposed legislation.

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