Alumni-in-Residence: Sign Up for Office Hours with Chip Garner '89, Public Relations Executive

The Loeb Center's Alumni-in-Residence program is excited to offer 20-minute office hour appointments with Chip Garner '89. Whether you want to explore the range of pathways in corporate communications, learn how to seek out mentorship as person of color in a predominantly white industry, or hear how an introvert learned to mimic the mannerisms and work styles of an extrovert—you’ll find Chip Garner to be a warm, funny, and wise alum to meet. 

This is an especially great opportunity for resume reviews, in-depth questions about building on your own experiences, and learning more about digital marketing and public relations.

CHIP'S FULL BIO:

Chip Garner ’89 is Senior Vice President at MWWPR, creating and implementing integrated communications strategies for a variety of corporate and crisis clients.

Directly prior to MWWPR, he was VP, Americas, for British Airways, where he oversaw all media relations, crisis, creative, and corporate campaigns for the global airline in the Americas, Caribbean, and Bermuda. Prior to BA, he was Senior Vice President of Social at the world-renowned advertising agency Ogilvy, working extensively in influencer management, crisis and nuisance governance, executive positioning and training, and content development, as well as providing strategic direction for global clients.

His background includes a rewarding time at Rubenstein PR as the VP of Digital Strategies, as well as stops at Showtime Networks, the New York Times, and, at the beginning of his career, ABC News. He has also produced award-winning independent films and directed infomercials in Florida.

Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit your resume today to sign up for a time slot!

To book appointments instantly, students must submit a Loeb Center-approved resume. (Learn about this approval process here.) 

To book without an approved resume, please upload / submit your pending document, then e-mail careers@amherst.edu with your availability.