RENA ANDERSON
Senior Director
Rena specializes in building relationships and partnerships that support Griffin and its clients. She plays a multi-faceted role at the agency, where she supports marketing and business development, guides client account strategy and leads team members.
More than 30 years of communications experience across a variety of industries, including finance, nonprofit, K-12 education and space/aerospace.
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Griffin highlights include:
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Led execution of the StudentsToLaunch STEM workforce development program in partnership with NASA and AIAA. Event gave middle-school students from underrepresented communities in Florida the chance to experience a rocket launch, including Artemis I.
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Managed Blue Origin’s Club for the Future Space Days across Florida to inspire the next generation of space explorers
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Conceptualized and produced the 40th anniversary celebration of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, which included year-long events and activities
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Partnered with the Conrad Foundation and Space Center Houston to support high school innovators in the Conrad Challenge (a global STEM entrepreneurial competition)
Previous career highlights:
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Community Relations Director at Huntsville City Schools
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Flagship/Alumni Director at Leadership Greater Huntsville
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VP Investor Relations at the United Way of Madison County
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Marketing/PR/Training Director at SouthTrust Bank
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Education:
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Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications and Film from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!)
