Alicia McMullen
Chief Communications Officer
Alicia is an award-winning communications executive and strategist with over two decades of experience shaping narratives at the intersection of social justice and culture. She has led campaigns across nearly every issue tied to a thriving democracy, including reproductive justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and economic issues like affordable child care and equal pay. Alicia joined The League in 2019 and currently serves as Chief Communications Officer.
At The League, Alicia leads the organization’s programmatic work, partnering with award-winning filmmakers, major entertainment brands, and influential creators to produce narrative change campaigns that reach millions. Her work sits at the forefront of culture and civic engagement—translating complex issues into stories that resonate with audiences where they are. She has spearheaded high-impact initiatives, including Black On Purpose, an award-winning campaign building community and political power for Black men, and has overseen a slate of acclaimed film impact campaigns in collaboration with leading producers and storytellers.
Alicia has a wide range of experience spanning consulting, in-house leadership, and agency work. She was the Communications Director for the Make It Work campaign, where she led innovative, culture-driven strategies that reached more than 29 million viewers and consistently exceeded industry engagement benchmarks.
Prior to her role at Make It Work, Alicia was a Senior Communications Strategist at the American Civil Liberties Union, where she helped shape public narratives around some of the most consequential civil rights issues of our time, including marriage equality, abortion access, domestic violence, and educational equity.
Alicia honed her strategy and media relations skills at Fenton Communications, working with a wide range of clients including The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, SodaStream, The Tavis Smiley Show, Phoenix House, and The Foundation for Child Development.
Alicia is a graduate of Brown University, where she earned a B.A. in Public Policy. She lives in Connecticut with her two sons, where she enjoys raising the next generation of curious thinkers and committed feminists—and can just as easily be found in a comic book store as at the latest “hot” restaurant.