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Amelia Penniman has a diverse work experience in the field of communications and public affairs. Amelia is currently working as a Communications Lead at Watershed since 2022. Before that, they worked at Bully Pulpit Interactive where they held various roles, starting as a Senior Associate in Strategic Communications from September 2019 to June 2020, then as an Associate Director in Strategic Communications and Public Affairs from June 2020 to January 2022, and finally as the Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs from January 2022 to September 2022. In these roles, they provided counsel to Fortune 500 companies and executives on public affairs issues, managed projects across various client engagements, and played a key role in evolving the company's climate perspective and service offerings. Amelia also has political campaign experience, serving as the Communications Director for Senate Campaigns at American Bridge 21st Century from September 2018 to September 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from May 2017 to May 2018, as a Deputy Communications Director for Russ for Wisconsin from June 2016 to November 2016, and as a Press Secretary and Campaign Coordinator for Donna Edwards for Senate from April 2015 to April 2016. Amelia started their career as a Research Intern at EMILY's List from January 2015 to April 2015 and has also gained experience as an Organizer at the New Hampshire Democratic Party from August 2014 to November 2014 and as an Intern at the Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand from July 2014 to August 2014. Amelia began their professional journey as a Field Intern at Terry McAuliffe for Governor from June 2013 to November 2013.

Amelia Penniman attended Valley Regional High School for their secondary education. After completing high school, they enrolled at the University of Virginia. Amelia pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Art History. However, specific start and end years for both educational experiences are not provided.