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Lily Reckford
Senior associate
Education:
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Lily Reckford is a Senior Associate at The Herald Group, joining the firm as a Fellow in August 2023. Prior to joining the company, Lily interned with the public relations and client advisory teams at Jackson Spalding, primarily focusing on Delta Air Lines. Additionally, she gained policy experience as a housing and infrastructure intern at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Outside of work, Lily enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and cheering on the Tar Heels and Atlanta Braves.
A native of Atlanta, GA, Lily graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Public Policy and minors in Business and History.
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