Nadine Andrakin

Senior Account Executive
  • Media Relations
  • Community Outreach
  • Program Strategy

Education:

Bachelor of Arts,
International Relations,
University of California, Davis

Affiliations:

IABC - VP of Professional Development, Sacramento

As a senior account executive, Nadine brings more than 10 years of communication experience to Katz & Associates. She provides strategic direction and account management to the firm’s Northern California and Northern Nevada programs.

Nadine is currently the project manager for the California Contractors State License Board’s statewide public awareness program. In this capacity, she works with the media, community based organizations and private sector partners to promote consumer protection messages in a cost-effective manner. She also manages outreach for water and environmental projects for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. This includes planning community meetings and translating technical information into fact sheets and other information for lay audiences.

Previously, Nadine managed consumer and technology accounts for Hill and Knowlton, an international public relations firm. Her client experience includes SonyPlaystation, Tivo, Kana Communications and PeoplePC. Her responsibilities have included strategic planning, messaging, program management and media relations.

A native Californian, Nadine received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of California, Davis.