National Media Contacts

Ellen manages media relations for AAA’s Automotive initiatives, including automotive engineering research, emergency roadside assistance and approved auto repair. Additionally, she is responsible for overseeing media measurement and the coordination of strategic visibility projects. Ellen brings over a decade of experience in sales and marketing to her role at AAA. Prior to joining the AAA Public Relations team in 2013, Ellen was responsible for expanding brand awareness, coordinating day-to-day marketing efforts and producing a daily radio show for a boutique local financial planner. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s degree in Mass Communication with a specialization in Public Relations from the University of Florida. Ellen is based in Heathrow, FL.

Andrew manages media relations for AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety and Public Affairs, including communications and PR campaigns. He joined AAA in January 2020 after a three-decade career in journalism, most of which as a multiple Emmy-winning producer for NBC News in Washington, DC. While with NBC, Andrew covered a wide range of topics, including the economy, war, terrorism, politics, and breaking news. Before NBC, he worked at ABC News and the Tampa Tribune. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Grinnell College. Andrew lives in Arlington, Virginia, and works in Washington, DC.