Chief Communications Officer/Owner

Alisha Maddox

Chief Communications Officer/Owner

Alisha Maddox

With degrees in mass communication and journalism, Alisha brings a passion for writing and journalistic principles to her role at Charles Ryan. She also brings a strong work ethic and drive—at 39, Alisha became the youngest co-owner of the firm in its history. Specializing in public issues and reputation management for CRA’s energy and manufacturing, transportation, small business, government and nonprofit clients, she also leads the firm’s sales and marketing efforts, and media/spokesperson training services.

Alisha is a West Virginia Living’s “Wonder Woman,” West Virginia Executive’s “Young Gun” and Union Mission of West Virginia’s “Woman on a Mission.” She brings leadership, passion and experience to the team, infusing CRA with an energy of collaboration and know-how.

Founder of a 501c3 nonprofit, WV Visionary Group (wvforward.org)

Nationally certified life, leadership and recovery coach

Is a two-time cancer survivor

Founder of a 501c3 nonprofit, WV Visionary Group (wvforward.org)

Nationally certified life, leadership and recovery coach

Is a two-time cancer survivor

What's your favorite project?

SHAWNEE EXPRESSWAY Rehabilitation Project

Hired to create and implement a public involvement campaign for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), our goal was to educate and bring awareness to the public about the I264 Shawnee Expressway Rehabilitation project – the largest and most expensive roadway rehabilitation project in Kentucky at that time (2003).

Though young in my career, I joined CRA’s Transportation Practice Group. We developed and implemented a multi-strategy, 18-month communications plan. I wrote and delivered daily traffic updates as the voice of the project hotline. The project was hugely successful. It was a great learning experience and tons of fun! I use a lot of what I learned on that project in my planning with clients today!

Meet more of our team

Manager of Communications Training

Danny Forinash

Account Coordinator

Emily Weiner

Chief Executive Officer/Owner

Susan Lavenski

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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment Statement

As a women-owned small business, CRA is committed to supporting inclusivity, diversity and equality in the workplace and beyond. In all that we do, we strive to lead with our core values – innovation, passion, integrity, stewardship and teamwork – enabling our employees and partners to reach their full potential.