Bellwether Public Relations today announced that Bridgette Bauer has been promoted to director of public affairs.
Since joining Bellwether Public Relations, Bauer has become a trusted advisor to her clients, known for her ability to develop and execute impactful communications strategies with a public policy focus.
She leads a variety of clients, including the Michigan Association of Health Plans, Anderson Economic Group, Michigan Community Action, and the Michigan Organization for Nursing Leadership. Bauer also plays a pivotal role in supporting digital and communications strategies for clients, such as the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, and Protect MI Care.
“Bridgette brings a combination of strategic instinct and genuine commitment to the clients and communities we serve, and that’s what makes her stand out as a public relations practitioner,” said Andie Poole, APR, partner at Bellwether Public Relations. “We look forward to the positive impact she will continue to bring to Michigan’s public affairs landscape in this new role.”
Bauer has been with Bellwether for five years, having started as a student practitioner in 2021. She graduated from Michigan State University’s James Madison College in 2022, where she studied social relations and policy and public relations.