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John P. Philbin, Ph.D.

Director, Office of External Affairs

John P. "Pat" Philbin was promoted as the Director, Office of External Affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in March 2007.  His responsibilities include the direct oversight and management of four of FEMA's lines of business: the Offices of Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, International Affairs and Public Affairs.  He also oversees the Employee Communications Program as well as the Private Sector Office.  The Office of External Affairs focuses on the cross-functional integration and support of FEMA's external affairs activities through modern business practices to improve policies, procedures, reporting, and management.  Pat was appointed as the Director of Communications for FEMA on June 26, 2006 and was responsible for developing and implementing the overall communication strategy for FEMA. 

Pat has a 24+ year career in strategic communication; government, congressional and public affairs; organizational/business development; and innovative leadership with top-level, senior government officials and company executives, including crisis communication, media relations, marketing communications, brand management, government relations & strategic planning. 

Prior to joining FEMA, Pat worked for Anteon/General Dynamics Information Technology as a Technical Director where served as a consultant in strategic communication to the Department of Defense's Business Transformation Agency directing and assisting in communication efforts to Capitol Hill, the Government Accountability Office, and the general public.  Pat also served as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Communications for a private security firm.  

Pat served for more than 21 years in the Coast Guard, retiring as Chief of Public Affairs in 2004.  Other notable staff assignments include serving as the Deputy Chief of the Coast Guard's Strategic Analysis Staff, Press Assistant to the Commandant and Chief of Coast Guard Media Relations.  Operational assignments include more than seven years of shipboard experience, including command of two Coast Guard cutters. 

Pat holds a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Public Relations from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Science in Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  He also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America. 

Pat and his wife, Erin, have four children and reside in Northern Virginia.

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