Christopher Dudley – CEO/Principal
Chris Dudley has more than 30 years’ experience in journalism, communication, public relations, and marketing for scientific, healthcare and educational institutions. Since the early years of his career in television news, Chris has served in leadership roles at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Specializing in strategic planning and media relations, Chris and his programs have won multiple regional and national awards. He is immediate past chair of the Healthcare Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to founding Advancement Associates in 2000, Chris primarily worked in-house for major educational and healthcare institutions as Assistant Vice President for Medical Communications and Director of Media Relations for the University of Miami and Director of Video Services at the University of Florida.
Early in his career he was a public affairs producer and anchor for public television stations in Tampa, Orlando, and West Virginia and worked as an anchor/reporter for the CBS affiliate in Orlando.
In addition to his community service, Chris is past Vice Chair for Public Relations and Marketing for the Group on Institutional Advancement of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the professional development and trade organization for the nation’s 125 medical schools and 300 teaching hospitals.
His background includes:
- Twelve years leading a successful strategy consulting firm, helping nonprofit organizations, educational and healthcare institutions achieve efficiency in operations, business development, and communications.
- Ten years leading communications, marketing, and strategic planning for one of the nation’s largest academic medical centers.
- Five years leading media relations for a major research university.
- Five years as a journalist for public television and network affiliates, including several network programs.
- Extensive television production experience, including on-camera interviewing and presentation.
- Numerous consulting assignments in corporate communications and media training.
- Experience as an editor, staff writer, and freelance writer, specializing in science and technology.
- M.B.A. in International Business, University of Miami.
- B.S. in Communication, Northwestern University.
Chris has won more than 20 National and Regional Awards for his work in marketing, communications, publications, and news reporting. He is a frequent speaker on the field of communication strategy and planning, crisis communications, and issues management.