Catherine Cole

A seasoned communications professional with deep roots in business and government affairs, Catherine is a pivotal member of the R&R team. Her extensive background in crisis communications, media relations and strategic planning makes her the go-to person when the heat is on. In her time at R&R, Catherine has led public relations accounts in such varied industries as tourism, real estate, education, utilities, transportation and the nonprofit sector.

Catherine has worked on the coordinated response to several significant crisis issues, including the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas, and the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery efforts for Nevada. Her work in media and message training and rapid response strategies have helped clients navigate challenges with significant business impacts hanging in the balance.

Prior to joining R&R, Catherine served as director of public affairs for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, where she managed the organization’s media relations efforts and served as spokesperson. She worked on the Chamber’s behalf at the Nevada Legislature, handling messaging on complex business and tax issues.

A Washington, D.C. native, Catherine earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in psychology from Williams College and a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. She is a graduate of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2004. In 2019, Catherine was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the U.S.