Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Liz Johnson on "May 15, 2017: A Messaging War That's" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, February 13 12:30-1:45pm How do you fight a messaging battle you know you cannot win? How do you inspire a team when their mission is under relentless public attack? In an era dominated by misinformation, disinformation and fragmented media landscapes, traditional communication strategies are being tested like never before. As the head of public affairs for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the early days of the prior Trump Administration, I led the agency’s messaging efforts amid intense public scrutiny and polarized views on the administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. I’ll talk about how I worked to communicate effectively in an environment shaped by rapid information shifts, maintain team morale and cohesion in the face of public criticism and craft messages that would resonate in contentious debates. Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).