Hayley Matz Meadvin is a native Washingtonian and political communications veteran. After graduating from law school, Hayley has spent her career in political communications, helping people and organizations lead conversations and grow their brand.
At Precision, Hayley provides communications strategy to corporate and non-profit clients and national advocacy campaigns to help them increase visibility and strengthen their reputations. No stranger to crisis communications, Hayley helps clients prepare for the worst to ensure they come out their best.
Hayley served as a senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education, leading implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s COVID-19 policies to safely reopen schools across the country. She helped forge and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, building trust between the federal government, school leaders and parents. Previously, Hayley was the chief officer for strategy and communications for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). While managing near-daily crises, she helped CPS identify target audiences, build a robust digital operation, and begin telling a positive, proactive story.
Hayley has extensive experience in politics and public service. During the Obama administration, she served in the White House as communications director to Dr. Jill Biden and in the U.S. Small Business Administration as press secretary and deputy communications director. On Capitol Hill, she created the Senate Democrats’ national media booking program and directed message press events for the Democratic caucus in the U.S. Senate Majority Leader’s office and served as press secretary for the Congressional Joint Economic Committee.
Hayley is a graduate of Tulane University and Penn State University School of Law.