Hi, I'm

Chris Strzalka

A Global Communications Leader specializing in tech and AI 

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About Me 

I've always been the type of person who rolls up their sleeves and is the first to jump in. I love to experiment and find solutions to problems nobody's tackled before.


That curiosity led me into global communications roles at tech and AI companies.

As one of the few women in this space, it's exciting for me to pioneer ways that educate all kinds of people about the science that's changing their world.

I've found that in times of great technical change like these, organizations need more leaders like me who are skilled in quickly translating complex ideas into culturally sensitive "people first" communications strategies that both inform and protect corporate reputation.

Right now, I lead communications and branding at Overplay, a fast-growing AI gaming app backed by investors like Mark Cuban. My team spreads across Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, handling internal and external communications strategy, including employee messaging, media management, crisis communications, brand development, policy communications, social media, and events planning.

I’m driven by a love for science exploration, discovery and a fascination with business and cultures around the globe.

Outside of work, you'll find me exploring rough hiking trails, testing my hand at little known recipes, traveling (I've been to over 20 countries and counting), or practicing my golf swing. I grew up speaking Polish and Spanish at home, which sparked my ongoing love for learning languages.

I hold a Master's in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's in Political Science from Villanova University.

I love meeting new people, so I hope you'll take a moment to connect. Drop me message below or find me on LinkedIn


My Services

AI Agent Monitoring and Comms Data Analytics

I have extensive experience in monitoring AI agents as they synthesize data and produce communications success reports and strategy recommendations. I skillfully know how to use the AI outputs to create comms plans that reap success.

PR / Media Management

I pride myself in building and maintaining strong relationships with media and influencers to accelerate story placement and ensure consistent narrative control. 

Executive Messaging

I've transformed C-suite execs into confident, trustworthy public figures who shine as thought leaders in person and online via targeted coaching and executive message planning.

Public Policy Comms

As someone who's worked in highly regulated industries, I've created policy comms frameworks and fostered relationships with NGOs and government agencies that encouraged trust, ensured transparency, and aligned with regulatory standards.

Crisis Communications

I've successfully led the mitigation of dozens of social media crises and high-stakes incidents across multiple industries, ensuring swift, coordinated responses that protect brand integrity.

Internal and External Comms

I'm skilled in facilitating cross-functional collaboration across HR, legal, exec, and product teams to create meaningful comms that span everything from product launches to change management announcements.

Career Highlights

Earned Media Placement = 20% Increase in Time Spent on App 

I recently secured dozens of earned media placements for a social gaming platform, including the executive team's appearance on a "Shark Tank" television segment with 4M+ views. This directly led to app users spending ~20% more time on the app for six months following the show airing.

 Communicating Tech Innovations = $1.5M in Venture Funding

For an e-commerce platform, I successfully conceptualized and executed a communications strategy translating supply chain concepts into accessible narratives for investors and partners, which eventually secured $1.5M in VC funding. 

Creating Change Management and Acquisition Content for 35K Employees

During my time at the international division of one of the U.S.'s largetst healthcare companies, I led international teams in creating unified internal messaging regarding product launches, re-branding, new business acquisitions, and sensitive change managament events disseminated via intranet and email in eight languages for 35K employees across 30 countries.

My Portfolio

Overplay

Product Launch and Policy Communications

Featured on the US tv show "Shark Tank" Overplay is the Tik Tok of gaming. Facing rapid growth, the founders needed to quickly establish a unified brand message to build community...

hugequiz

Executive Thought Leadership

Hugequiz is one of the largest AI-supported trivia websites in the world. With thousands of users per day visiting the site, the CEO needed to position himself as an expert in the field...

It's By U

PR and Branding Strategy

When It's By U, a venture-backed DTC global marketplace for farmers, saw the opportunity to grow their business through video marketing and blockchain tech, I led their external PR and branding efforts...

Cigna Healthcare

Global Corporate Communications

With over 74,000 employees and 171M customers across the globe, Cigna has massive communications requirements across a variety of internal and external shareholders. I managed communications for Cigna's International division... 

Testimonials

  • Christine is a communications strategy superstar with a talent for making complex technical ideas easy to understand for global audiences...like no one I’ve ever seen.

    Darin Hawley

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    Darin Hawley

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