Harry Brinkerhoff is a former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Spokesperson for the United States Department of State. He served in the State Department from 2009 to 2012, during which time he was the primary spokesperson for the department and played a key role in various media and communication initiatives.
Prior to his appointment in the State Department, Harry Brinkerhoff was the Director of Media Strategy for the McCain-Palin 2008 presidential campaign. He has extensive experience in media and public relations, having served as a consultant and advisor to numerous organizations and political campaigns.
In his current capacity, Harry Brinkerhoff is a partner at the public relations firm APCO Worldwide, where he provides strategic communications counsel to clients in the public and private sectors. He focuses on issues management, crisis communications, and media relations, leveraging his experience in both government and the private sector to support his clients' objectives.
Harry Brinkerhoff holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is known for his expertise in communication strategies, crisis management, and public policy advocacy.