Carly Anderson is the Director of Communications at New America. With more than a decade of communications expertise focusing on media relations, events, social media, and strategic planning, Anderson has worked with nonprofits, research institutions, and various private industry sectors to advance forward-thinking organizational missions through creative, wide-reaching communications strategies.
Anderson most recently worked at international development government contractor organizations, establishing a communications and events team and promoting various economic growth projects throughout Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe. She also led events for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events held in Washington, DC and globally. Previously, Anderson worked at Brookings Metro, where she managed media relations and social media to promote more than 93 reports.
Anderson has a master’s degree from American University's School of International Service in International and Intercultural Communication, and a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Political Science. Anderson is from Utah and lives in Washington, DC.