Glen Echo Group Expands Public Affairs Team with Four Hires

Glen Echo Group announced the hires of Alanna Murrell as a director, Joslyn Blass as an associate, and Sarah Banholzer and Lulia Pan as junior associates. The additions, states a release, "come at a time of rapid growth at Glen Echo and across Orchestra, with expanding teams, capabilities and work across industries."

“At Glen Echo, we’ve built our reputation by helping clients navigate some of the most complicated issues in technology and beyond,” said Katie Barr, CEO of D.C.-based Glen Echo Group, pictured above. “Alanna, Joslyn, Sarah and Lulia each bring new experiences and perspectives to that work, and we’re excited about what they’ll add to our team as we continue to grow.”

According to the agency:

• Alanna Murrell, Director, joins Glen Echo from Cover Communications, where she led public affairs and client management and developed strategies across a range of policy issues. She brings experience in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, crisis communications and client strategy.
• Joslyn Blass, Associate, joins Glen Echo after working at a Singapore-based public affairs consultancy, where she supported policy and advocacy strategies for multinational technology companies across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States.
• Sarah Banholzer, Junior Associate, joins Glen Echo after earning her master’s degree in Media and Strategic Communications from The George Washington University. She previously interned on Capitol Hill and with nonprofit organizations, building experience in strategic communications and public affairs.
• Lulia Pan, Junior Associate, joins Glen Echo after working in AI trust and safety in Austin. She previously interned with a think tank and advisory firm, as well as several nonprofits and newsrooms, bringing experience across policy, communications and media.