Colleen Gallagher

Colleen Gallagher is CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing & Communications, a firm that specializes in making trade associations the go-to-source in their industry through earned media and thought leadership. Colleen uses her expertise in communications and advocacy, media relations and video and podcast production to help clients enhance their brand as an industry thought leader. She works with clients to secure national and local media coverage, develop strategic communications plans and implement video and digital strategies to set them apart from the competition. She also serves as the President of the Washington Women in Public Relations Board of Directors.

She previously served as VP of Communications & Research for the Global Business Travel Association where she led and implemented award-winning PR campaigns, launched a broadcast studio and provided strategic input for the overall direction of the association. She also worked at the Biotechnology Industry Organization and the Consumer Technology Association.