Former Congressional Black Caucus Communications Director Ayofemi "Femi" Kirby Joins MWW As Account Supervisor, Crisis Management And Corporate Communications

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW (www.mww.com), one of the top-five global independent public relations firms, today announced that Ayofemi "Femi" Kirby has joined MWW as account supervisor in the firm's corporate communications practice. Kirby is an award-winning communications professional with years of cross-field experience that includes work at public, private and nonprofit practices. She will provide counsel and assist with day-to-day management of clients within the public and private sectors.

"Femi is a significant addition to our nationally recognized crisis-management and corporate reputation teams," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO, MWW. "Her diverse experience in communications and public affairs in the public, private and nonprofit sectors will be a tremendous asset in advising our corporate clients across the agency."

Prior to joining MWW, Kirby was the communications director for the Congressional Black Caucus, supporting two chairs and the CBC's 43 member offices with strategic communications and media relations. Kirby previously worked on Capitol Hill directing communications for Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.  The American University graduate also spent three years working for nonprofit organizations Generation Engage and Mobilize.org, where she empowered millennials across the country to become leaders in their communities.

Kirby has been awarded the American Express NGEN Fellowship and the New Leaders Council's "40 under 40" Media award. She was also honored as a "Community Hero" and as "One of the Seven Shaping Our Region" by The Charlotte Observer. In 2013, she was named a New Leader's Council Institute Fellow.

Kirby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She graduated with a master's degree in public communications from American University, and holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University.

About MWW
MWW is one of the nation's top mid-sized public relations firms and one of the five largest independent agencies. The firm is industry-recognized for its work in consumer lifestyle marketing, digital marketing and social media, corporate communications, public affairs and government relations, consumer technology, healthcare, LGBT marketing, research and insights, travel and visual branding.

MWW's approach to building and accelerating relevance for clients has been recognized over the years with top industry awards. Honors in 2014 include, the Global SABRE Award and SABRE Award for "North American Campaign of the Year", "PR Agency of the Year" by the PR News Platinum PR Awards, "PR Agency of the Year," by the International Business Awards as well as "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz and "Top Places to Work in PR" by PR News. For more information on the firm's capabilities and "Matter More" commitment, visit www.mww.com. Connect with MWW on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Plus and Instagram.

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