Aileen Pincus
Annapolis
Summary
Executive Communications Specialist with extensive experience elevating senior leaders' presence and message clarity across diverse sectors. Expertise in strategic storytelling and high-impact delivery, including speeches and crisis communications, ensures effective interactions with media and stakeholders.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
President & Founding Partner
The Pincus Group, Inc.
03.2015 - Current
- Lead a strategic communications firm specializing in executive coaching, message development, and high-impact communication training for federal agencies, NGOs, commercial firms, and nonprofits.
- Delivered customized coaching programs that enhanced executive presence and effectiveness in high-stakes environments.
- Provided strategic counsel to executives managing complex, high-visibility, or crisis situations.
- Develop speeches, talking points, briefing materials, and strategic messaging frameworks for senior leaders.
- Strengthened content and delivery skills for policymakers engaging with media and diverse audiences across multiple channels.
Senior Executive Communications Trainer & Strategist
Golin/Harris International PR
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Led executive training in media interaction, presentation delivery, and speech performance to enhance leaders' communication effectiveness.
- Directed crisis communications coaching to ensure consistent messaging and reinforce executive presence during high-stakes situations.
- Designed and executed tailored executive communications strategies for leaders in tech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and related industries.
- Built strategic messaging frameworks to support impactful internal and external engagements.
Communications Director
U.S. Senate
08.1997 - 10.1999
- Served as chief spokesperson and senior communications advisor, enhancing public perception and engagement.
- Supervised press staff, coordinating communications with senior leadership to ensure message alignment and responsiveness.
- Directed national and state communications strategy for a U.S. Senator.
- Developed strategy and content for speeches, press releases, talking points, and messaging targeting national and state audiences.
- Provided direct counsel on media strategy, message alignment, and public engagement.
Television News Reporter
Tribune Broadcasting, WTTG-TV, CNN Newsource, CNN Headline News
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Reported on-air for national and regional outlets, focusing on political, policy, and public-interest stories that informed and engaged audiences.
- Cultivated rapid-response communication, storytelling, and interviewing skills essential for effective executive coaching.
- Reported live news stories for local and national broadcasts.
- Conducted interviews with public figures and community members.
- Researched trending topics and breaking news events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Northridge
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Crisis Management Strategies
- Crisis Communications
- Change management
- Executive coaching
- Media training
- Speechwriting & Message Development
- Audience storytelling
Timeline
President & Founding Partner
The Pincus Group, Inc.
03.2015 - Current
Senior Executive Communications Trainer & Strategist
Golin/Harris International PR
11.2013 - 09.2015
Communications Director
U.S. Senate
08.1997 - 10.1999
Television News Reporter
Tribune Broadcasting, WTTG-TV, CNN Newsource, CNN Headline News
01.1990 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Northridge