Narrative Strategies has announced an expansion of its research and creative services with the addition of two new team members, Jenna Simotes and Matt Christiansen. This move marks a continued investment in the firm’s growing list of in-house offerings.
Jenna Simotes joins as Senior Research Manager, bringing over ten years of experience from her previous role as Deputy Research Director at the Democratic Governors Association. She also has experience working on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s 2022 reelection campaign and held positions on the Biden-Harris Transition Team and at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Matt Christiansen comes aboard as a Video Producer, with expertise in cinematography, editing, and motion design. He previously served as Director of Photography at the National Science Foundation and specializes in creating cinematic narratives around complex topics.
Additionally, Narrative has hired Matt Vuono as a Senior Manager. Vuono comes from FGS Global where he handled corporate crises for various sectors including technology and healthcare.
Former interns Alden Mulroy, Eric Tanionos, and Preston Harmon have also been brought on as Strategic Communications Associates after completing successful internships with Narrative.
Narrative CEO Ken Spain stated: “As our firm continues to grow, we strive to solve increasingly complex challenges on behalf of our clients by investing in premium in-house services and scaling to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving media environment.”
Simotes holds degrees in History and Political Science from the University of Illinois. Christiansen graduated with a degree in Environmental Science from Montreat College. Vuono earned his degree in Government & Politics and Economics from the University of Maryland.
