The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) today announced Valerie Winrow as director of external affairs. In this role, she will lead internal and external communications and public relations activities to foster positive public awareness and support the organization’s goals, messaging and initiatives while leveraging her 25 years of experience in communications, environmental stewardship, planning and corporate social responsibility.

“We are incredibly excited to have Valerie join the Town Center CID in this role. She brings vast experience in the public and private sectors with a passion for community service and working collaboratively to create a vibrant future for Town Center,” states Tracy Styf, Town Center CID executive director.

A graduate of Georgia State University, Winrow holds bachelor’s degrees in public administration and policy studies and urban planning and economic development. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a master’s degree in natural resources and sustainability from Virginia Tech University. She previously served in leadership, public relations, public policy and environmental management positions at Equifax, Cox Communications and the City of Atlanta Public Works Department.