
Amy Berendzen
Communications Director
Department of Economic Development
Amy serves Missouri’s Department of Economic Development as the Communications Director. Marketing and public relations have been her career focus for over 25 years. Amy has directed communications, marketing and public relations for Missouri's Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Capital Region Medical Center (a University of Missouri Health Care affiliate) and the Jefferson City School District. Amy believes that PR is more than Public Relations. She also equates PR to Performance + Recognition. As a PR professional, she takes her role as reputation manager, mindful marketer, smart strategist, networking professional and credible communicator to heart. Both professionally, and personally, purpose defines her. Amy’s passions fuel her and pride drives her.
Amy’s biggest takeaway from Missouri Leadership Academy is the opportunity to learn from and network with the State of MO's top professionals and leaders.
Amy’s biggest takeaway from Missouri Leadership Academy is the opportunity to learn from and network with the State of MO's top professionals and leaders.