Public Knowledge Bolsters Advocacy and Communications Teams To Expand Outreach

Public Knowledge announced two additions and one change to its team. Public Knowledge welcomed Cedric Watkins, Government Affairs Policy Advocate, and Will McBride, Digital Content Manager. Both will support the organization’s advocacy efforts across the full breadth of issues Public Knowledge leads on. Prior to joining Public Knowledge, Watkins served as a legislative assistant and press secretary on Capitol Hill. Afterward, he worked as a US Department of Energy research analyst. McBride worked as a Marketing and Media Specialist for media houses, nonprofits, and film production companies. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in Film and Media Studies. Additionally, Meredith Whipple, formerly the organization’s Digital Outreach Director, is now Chief of Staff. In this role, Whipple’s duties will include development, Board of Directors management, as well as managing PKTrains, the organization’s fellowship and internship programs.