Anissa Douglass

Creative Director & Strategic Communications Executive

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LocationWashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States
Current rolePrincipal / Creative Director & Executive ProducerAnissa Studio · since May 2026
Government service1yrEmployment Services, Department of · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)

About

More than 15 years of experience developing high-stakes media, communications, and public-facing initiatives across government, Fortune 500 companies, and the entertainment industry.

Her career spans federal and District government, global technology companies including LinkedIn and Equinix, and major entertainment companies including Paramount and Warner Bros. Her work sits at the intersection of media, executive communications, public engagement, narrative strategy, and reputation.

She is the Principal of Anissa Studio LLC, a Washington, DC-based creative communications and media company developing original media and strategic campaigns designed to move public attention. Through the studio, she works with organizations and leaders on public-facing initiatives, media strategy, narrative development, executive visibility, and original content.

Douglass brings particular experience translating complex institutional priorities into clear, compelling public narratives; advising senior leaders; developing multimedia campaigns; and producing work for audiences across government, corporate, nonprofit, civic, and cultural sectors.

Roles

May 2026–Present
Current role

Principal / Creative Director & Executive Producer

Anissa Studio

District of Columbia

CEO

Creative director, executive producer, and strategic communications leader with more than 15 years of experience across federal and District government, Fortune 500 companies, and major media and entertainment organizations. Experience includes executive communications, public affairs, multimedia production, public engagement, narrative strategy, digital communications, and high-visibility campaigns.

Government work has focused on translating complex policy, institutional, and public-service priorities into clear communications for senior leaders, stakeholders, employees, and public audiences. Private-sector experience includes communications and media work with LinkedIn, Equinix, Paramount, and Warner Bros.

Currently Principal of Anissa Studio LLC, a Washington, DC-based creative communications and media company developing original media, strategic storytelling, executive visibility initiatives, and public-facing campaigns for organizations and leaders.

Mar 2025–Dec 2025
Former role

Assoc. Director of Advance

Employment Services, Department of, Office of the Director

(appointed)District of Columbia

Public Relations and MediaAdministration / OfficeEvent Planner

Supported senior-level public appearances, external engagement, and relationship-building with community, business, and government stakeholders. Coordinated high-visibility events and appearances, strengthened partnerships across the District, and helped connect agency leadership with employers, community organizations, residents, and other key constituencies.

Aug 2024–Jan 2025
Former role

Director of Advance

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), Office of Administration

(appointed)District of Columbia

Administration / OfficeEvent PlannerPublic Relations

Supported senior-level public appearances, external engagement, and relationship-building at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Coordinated engagements involving agency leadership and key stakeholders, cultivated relationships across government, industry, nonprofit, and community sectors, and supported high-visibility events and initiatives advancing HUD’s public-facing priorities.