Gloria Dittus
Chair
Gloria is Chair of Story Partners, which she founded in 2010. A trusted counselor to CEOs, members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and leading business executives, she brings more than four decades of public policy, communications, and political expertise to her work.
She has partnered with executive teams at some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Shell, HSBC, Home Depot, Dell, Microsoft, General Motors, and Southern Company, to develop strategic communications and thought leadership programs that shape how their organizations are understood and valued. She has been tapped to lead critical public affairs campaigns for the energy, technology, transportation, financial and health care industries.
Gloria began her career as a staff advisor in the U.S. Senate and has held executive positions with Exxon Corporation and Edison Electric Institute. Prior to founding Story Partners, she led Dittus Communications, which was acquired by global management consulting firm FTI Consulting.
Recognized with numerous industry honors, Wired Magazine called her the nation’s first “Tech Public Affairs Maven” for representing the first wave of leading technology companies in Washington including AOL, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Novell, and eBay, among others. She serves on numerous Boards and is an active mentor.
