Scott Widmeyer

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Scott Widmeyer is the founder of Widmeyer Communications, Inc., founded in 1988, serving as Managing Partner.
Current jobs include Director at Education Writers Association, Director at Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Director at Contemporary American Theater Festival, Director at New York City Leadership Academy, Member at Council of Public Relations Firms, Member at Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., Member at Friends of the High Line, Member at PENCIL, Inc., Member at The National Press Club, Member at Appalachian Community Fund, and Chief Strategy Officer & Founding Managing Partner at FINN Partners, Inc. Former jobs include Co-Chairman at Victory Funds, Chairman at Lgbtq Victory Fund, Director at National Writing Project, and Member at The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at West Virginia University.

Scott Widmeyer active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Widmeyer Communications, Inc. Widmeyer Communications, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public relation services	Founder	05/01/2011
Council of Public Relations Firms Council of Public Relations Firms Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing public relations firms	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
NYC Leadership Academy NYC Leadership Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York City Leadership Academy develops and empowers education leaders to drive change in schools and systems, aiming to improve student outcomes. The non-profit company is based in Long Island City, NY. These services target superintendents, principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders, and coaches, emphasizing student-centered and engaged leadership. Programs are research-based, experiential, and customized to local contexts, combining collaborative learning, job-embedded projects, and practical resources. Coaching services build leadership capacity through trust, reflection, goal-setting, and strategic planning, available in-person and virtually. The academy also supports system-level alignment by helping leadership teams develop shared vision, accountability, and data-informed decision-making. It provides leadership tools, frameworks, and resources to strengthen principal supervision, instructional leadership, and district leadership practices, and fosters partnerships to expand its mission. Founded in 2003 with a focus on public schools, it offers professional development services such as leadership coaching, aspiring leader pathways, systemwide consulting, and a principal supervision program.	Director/Board Member	-
Education Writers Association Education Writers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Supports education journalists and promotes quality education reporting	Director/Board Member	-
Contemporary American Theater Festival Contemporary American Theater Festival The Contemporary American Theater Festival is a theater company based in Shepherdstown, WV.	Director/Board Member	-
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and cultural change	Director/Board Member	-
Friends of the High Line Friends of the High Line Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a public park	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The National Press Club The National Press Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social club for journalists and communications professionals	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
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Victory Funds Victory Funds Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Hedge Fund	Miscellaneous
West Virginia University West Virginia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Widmeyer Communications, Inc. Widmeyer Communications, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public relation services	Commercial Services
The Partnership for New York City, Inc. The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization	Commercial Services
National Writing Project National Writing Project Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides writing and learning training services	Commercial Services
Council of Public Relations Firms Council of Public Relations Firms Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing public relations firms	Commercial Services
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Commercial Services
Friends of the High Line Friends of the High Line Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a public park	Consumer Services
NYC Leadership Academy NYC Leadership Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York City Leadership Academy develops and empowers education leaders to drive change in schools and systems, aiming to improve student outcomes. The non-profit company is based in Long Island City, NY. These services target superintendents, principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders, and coaches, emphasizing student-centered and engaged leadership. Programs are research-based, experiential, and customized to local contexts, combining collaborative learning, job-embedded projects, and practical resources. Coaching services build leadership capacity through trust, reflection, goal-setting, and strategic planning, available in-person and virtually. The academy also supports system-level alignment by helping leadership teams develop shared vision, accountability, and data-informed decision-making. It provides leadership tools, frameworks, and resources to strengthen principal supervision, instructional leadership, and district leadership practices, and fosters partnerships to expand its mission. Founded in 2003 with a focus on public schools, it offers professional development services such as leadership coaching, aspiring leader pathways, systemwide consulting, and a principal supervision program.	Commercial Services
PENCIL, Inc. PENCIL, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals within the business community	Miscellaneous
The National Press Club The National Press Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social club for journalists and communications professionals	Commercial Services
Education Writers Association Education Writers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Supports education journalists and promotes quality education reporting	Commercial Services
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and cultural change	Commercial Services
Contemporary American Theater Festival Contemporary American Theater Festival The Contemporary American Theater Festival is a theater company based in Shepherdstown, WV.
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization that provides campaign, fundraising and communications support for LGBTQ+ communities	Commercial Services
Appalachian Community Fund Appalachian Community Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a community controlled foundation for social, economic and environmental justice	Commercial Services
FINN Partners, Inc. FINN Partners, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a public relations and marketing agency	Commercial Services