Megan Whittemore

Megan Whittemore is a corporate affairs executive and strategic adviser with nearly 20 years of experience. Most recently, she served as head of external affairs for Corning Inc., where she led the company’s external engagement strategy, global media relations, sustainability and social impact initiatives, public affairs, crisis response and corporate reputation.

As chief of staff to U.S. Senator David Perdue, Whittemore led the Senator’s transition team, established his Washington and Georgia offices, and managed his legislative priorities on the Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Banking, Budget, and Agriculture committees. During her Capitol Hill tenure, Whittemore was instrumental in advancing major bipartisan legislation.

Whittemore started her career in public service as press secretary for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, managing communications for House leadership and building bipartisan coalitions. She covered national politics for the Fox News Channel, producing live news interviews for “Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace” and covering the 2008 election cycle.

Whittemore holds degrees from The George Washington University’s School of Media & Public Affairs and Graduate School of Political Management, where she has also served as an adjunct professor. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their dog.