Press Release
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Morgan Grimes (above) to its Charleston, South Carolina office. Grimes will serve as a Specialist, bringing three years of experience in Lowcountry government and community relations to her new role.
“Morgan's enthusiasm, experience and deep Lowcountry relationships will immediately add value to our clients and our team,” said NP Strategy CEO Heather Hoopes Matthews. “We welcome Morgan and Hannah Hite who is joining our Birmingham, Alabama office.”
Grimes previously served as the Communications and Outreach Specialist for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) where she played a significant role with Lowcountry Rapid Transit, South Carolina's planned bus rapid transit system. During her tenure with BCDCOG, Grimes developed impactful communication strategies, particularly geared toward stakeholder engagement.
“I am honored to join NP Strategy and look forward to fusing my passion for strategic communications with the dynamic client mix of NP Strategy,” Grimes said.
Born and raised in Charleston, Grimes graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. During her time at USC, she served as Public Relations Chair for the National Association of Black Journalists and was also a Social Media Assistant for USC's Alumni Association. Grimes is currently pursuing her master's degree in strategic communication from Purdue University.
Additionally, NP Strategy expands its reach in the Alabama market this week, welcoming Hannah Hite to its Birmingham, Alabama office. Hite is the third hire in Alabama in the past two months.
