Before joining AKPD, Caroline worked for a year as a Program Assistant for SummerLinks, a public service internship program at the University of Chicago. While there, she recruited student applicants, designed outreach materials, and provided program support.

Caroline developed her political communications skills running an issue campaign for the Working Group on Sexual Assault Policy, where she conducted extensive outreach and online organizing through Facebook and email groups. She assisted in message development and issue research, and created various campaign materials.

Caroline graduated from the University of Chicago, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies in 2009.

Foxx will replace Republican Mayor Pat McCrory, who is stepping down after 14 years. Foxx will become the first Democratic mayor of Charlotte in 22 years, the second African-American in history to win that office. At 37 years old, Foxx is also the youngest Charlotte mayor in recent memory.

AKPD Message and Media served as campaign strategists and media consultants to Mayor-elect Foxx. AKPD partner John Del Cecato said:

“Just three months ago, our Republican opponent held a 3:1 cash advantage and a 16-point lead in some public polls. But by staying laser-focused on his message of expanding educational and economic opportunity for all Charlotte families, Mayor-elect Foxx overcame the odds and won a tremendous victory last night. We¹re incredibly proud to be part of the Foxx team.”

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AKPD has a long history of serving successful Democratic campaigns at every level of politics ­ including national, statewide, and local races. A partial client list is available at: akpdmedia.com/clients.

AKPD worked with Francisco de Narváez to create message and media strategies that helped defeat the long-standing majority in Parliament, headed by former president Nestor Kirchner. Neither Nestor or current president Cristina Kirchner have ever lost a major election, prompting the Associated Press to call the results “stunning” and the New York Times referred to it as a  “crushing defeat” for the incumbents.

Larry Grisolano, AKPD’s managing partner, said: “The people of the province of Buenos Aires have chosen reform — putting an end to politics-as-usual, and rejecting those who put the interests of powerful insiders before the economic and security needs of ordinary people. De Narváez is an inspirational symbol of hope for people across the world who are using the power of their votes to hold governments accountable to their every day needs. ”

AKPD has a long history as media and message consultants to successful campaigns at every level of government.