FCPS Announces Appointment Of New Executive Director Of Office Of Communication And Community Relations

Press release from Fairfax County Public Schools:

December 21, 2020

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Helen Lloyd, who currently serves as the Executive Director of Communications for Alexandria City Public Schools, as the district’s new executive director of the Office of Communication and Community Relations (OCCR), effective February 1, 2021.

“Ms. Lloyd has demonstrated proven leadership and has a track record of success in her work with Alexandria City Public Schools,“ said Brabrand. “She has more than 14 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, media, event planning, public relations and public education. Ms. Lloyd is a data-driven professional who leads with equity and has spearheaded three initiatives in her current role that highlight the importance of ensuring equity across the system. Her insight and depth of experience in strategic communications will be important assets to FCPS moving forward.”

Lloyd has served Alexandria City Public Schools in several communications roles since 2009. She has experience in website management, social media strategy, managing internal and external publications, event planning, and video production. She is also an active member of the National School Public Relations Association and has been recognized with numerous accolades from the organization, including:

• Gold Medallion Winner for Excellence in Strategic Communications (2019)
• Gold Achievement Award for Campaign Planning (2016 and 2017)
• Excellence Award for Public Relations (2015, 2016, and 2017)

Lloyd earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Leeds and a Master of Arts from the University of London.

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