Richard Rogers

Strategic communications and change management leader with 15+ years of experience developing communications strategies, stakeholder engagement programs, executive messaging, content, and program communications across federal, healthcare, commercial, and international environments.

Prosci Certified Change

Practitioner with demonstrated ability to translate complex policy, regulatory, technology, and organizational initiatives into clear, audience-focused communications that support understanding, alignment, and adoption. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing communications plans, timelines, deliverables, and approvals, and advising senior leaders in highly regulated environments.

Strategic Communications Consultant - LMI - Tysons, VA

(2022-03 - 2025-05)

• Developed and managed strategic communications aligned with program objectives, including stakeholder communications, messaging frameworks, and audience-focused content.
• Created and edited high-quality communications in a highly regulated healthcare environment, translating complex program and regulatory requirements into clear, accessible messaging.
• Supported HHS/CMS program initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communications planning, message alignment, and coordination across program, compliance, and communications teams.
• Applied change-management principles to support organizational understanding and implementation of complex program requirements.

Consultant - R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC - Annapolis, MD

(2021-03 - 2022-03)

• Provided strategic advisory services supporting stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, marketing, and program positioning.
• Prepared executive-level nomination talking points for senior federal leadership roles associated with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service.
• Developed and edited digital and written content, including website materials and thought-leadership pieces supporting business development.
• Advised clients entering emerging markets on regulatory considerations, risk mitigation, cultural alignment, and international stakeholder engagement.

Director of International Business - LaMotte Chemical Company - Chestertown, MD

(2013-03 - 2021-02)

• Led communications, stakeholder engagement, and program coordination for multinational business initiatives across diverse international markets.
• Developed and executed market-entry B2B strategies requiring cross-functional coordination, executive communication, partner engagement, and adaptation of messaging to regional audiences.
• Supported development of marketing and product communications aligned with international markets, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.
• Managed complex initiatives involving international partners and multiple competing stakeholders, timelines, and business objectives.
• Built and maintained relationships across 26+ global markets, strengthening market engagement and business development.

Management Consultant - R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC - Annapolis, MD

(2010-01 - 2013-02)

• Managed program communications and project coordination for multinational initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment across diverse portfolios.
• Developed strategies supporting market expansion, business development, stakeholder engagement, and communications positioning.

Director - Beckett-McLaughlin International, formerly GTS-GSS, LLC - Severna Park, MD

(2003-01 - 2009-12)

• Directed high-level communications and stakeholder engagement supporting executive recruitment and global business initiatives.
• Coordinated cross-border projects and client engagement strategies involving senior stakeholders and diverse audiences.

Project Manager - ICF International - Washington, DC

(1999-09 - 2002-12)

• Managed federal environmental programs supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Developed communications frameworks improving coordination across government and private-sector stakeholders.
• Led stakeholder engagement initiatives supporting climate, renewable energy, and policy-related programs.

M.A. - Public Administration - American University Washington, DC

B.A. - International Studies - Washington College Chestertown, MD