Chris Isleib
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Chris Isleib is a Senior Communication Consultant with over 30 years of experience working with partners in the U.S. military, federal government, entertainment industry, and the historical/cultural milieu.
He most recently served as Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission. There, he was responsible for outreach on a host of issues, including the creation of the new National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
His other career positions include Director of Communication for the U.S. National Archives, Deputy Chief of the U.S. Air Force Press Desk, and Chief Spokesperson for the Secretary of Defense on specialized issues; prior, he worked as a freelance writer/producer in the entertainment industry.
He is a retired Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Communication from Boston University. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island.
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America’s Field Trip Awardees!
Thousands of students from across the country submitted inspiring entries, responding to the prompt “What does America mean to you?” for the first-ever America’s Field Trip contest. A panel of current and former educators selected 150 students as awardees, hailing from 44 states and territories.