Experienced PR Professional and Dynamic Customer Service Leader

Nicholas J. Morici

*****************@*****.*** • 609-***-**** • Philadelphia, PA • www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-morici827 SUMMARY

Nicholas J. Morici is a Dynamic Senior-Level Communications Professional, Key communicator, Influencer, and Storyteller with expertise spanning the private, non-profit, and public sectors. Morici is a proven energetic leader with success in fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals through proactive messaging, targeted campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.

EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Regional External Affairs Officer Jan 2024 - Present

Leads strategic communications to promote cybersecurity resilience and critical infrastructure protection across Region 3. Serves as the region’s primary public voice, spearheading media relations and acting as a trusted advisor to senior officials on external affairs strategies.

Establishes partnerships with government, private sector, and community organizations to enhance collaboration and amplify CISA’s mission.

FEMA Region 3, Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Apr 2019 - Jan 2024

Directed media, congressional, and stakeholder relations for five states and Washington, D.C. Managed a team of eight external affairs professionals, overseeing crisis communications during the COVID-19 pandemic and other high-profile events.

Advanced public education on complex topics like Risk Rating 2.0 and disaster resilience through targeted outreach campaigns. Delmarva Power, Media Relations Manager

Oct 2012 - May 2018

Enhanced company visibility by crafting compelling messaging strategies, overseeing media relations, and launching innovative outreach programs.

Created and hosted “Stories that Matter”, a podcast series that humanized corporate initiatives and deepened customer trust. Partnered with legal and regulatory teams to support corporate communications on sensitive business matters. Served as the lead spokesperson for the Philadelphia and Delaware media markets, increasing public awareness of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy programs. FEMA Region 3, External Affairs Officer

2011 - 2012

Served as External Affairs team leader for presidentially declared disasters, managing stakeholder communications and community engagement.

Supported long-term recovery efforts by leading town hall meetings and promoting the National Disaster Recovery Framework. Coordinated VIP, congressional, and intergovernmental tours to improve transparency and stakeholder collaboration during disaster recovery operations.

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, Public Information Officer 2007 - 2011

Developed statewide emergency management communications strategies, tools, and protocols to improve disaster readiness across public and private sectors.

Served as the primary spokesperson for NJOEM, managing crisis communications with regional and national media outlets. Founded the NJOEM Public Information Officer Summit, bringing together state agencies, private sector partners, and FEMA to enhance interagency collaboration.

Led key preparedness initiatives, including high-profile exercises like Operation Broken Wire with the FBI and Operation RedZone with the NFL.

EDUCATION

Seton Hall University

Master • Strategic Communication and Leadership

Rowan University

Bachelor • Communications - Public Relations

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