Ed Kamrin

Communications for People, Purpose, and the Planet

25+ years of strategic communications experience ​
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Expert at advancing change and transformation initiatives through communications strategy and content development

Committed to creating positive social impact and advancing inclusion and belonging in organizations

​Based in San Francisco, CA but available to travel

Drawing on 25 years in communications, Ed Kamrin helps organizations create positive change for their stakeholders, including employees, clients, partners, and communities. He focuses on employee experience, sustainability and community engagement - areas where thoughtfully crafted messages, stories, and campaigns can deepen understanding and inspire action.

His key practice areas are strategy, writing and editing, and advising leaders. He also brings deep experience with complex change initiatives and sustainability/climate reporting. During his career, Ed has worked with companies in the tech, biotech, healthcare, professional services, and renewable energy sectors.

Before founding his consulting practice in 2020, Ed spent eight years with McKesson Corporation, where he led communications for employee community engagement, sustainability and ESG. Earlier, he worked with UnitedHealthcare and several early-stage companies, focusing on marketing and business development. He is a certified Strategic Communication Management Professional through the Global Communication Certification Council. 

A long-time volunteer leader with the International Association of Business Communicators, Ed currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Scandinavian School and Cultural Center of San Francisco and volunteers for his alma mater, Swarthmore College.

Originally from Michigan, Ed lived and worked in Europe for eight years before settling in San Francisco. Along the way, he became fluent in Finnish and conversational in Swedish and continues to dabble in other languages. Outside of work, he spends as much time as possible outdoors, ideally running, hiking, or enjoying live music. 

"You simply cannot go wrong with hiring Ed, he is an asset to any organization."
~ Christine Lopez - Head of Social Impact, NetApp

ALL Testimonials

Katie Rodrigues - Managing Director, Consulting, JLL Consulting
“Ed was wonderful to work with, met his timelines, exceeded on delivery expectations and always put his hand up to help where he could."

Lauren Burch - Director, Executive & Functional Communications, Intuitive Surgical
“Ed flexes well between strategic advisor and tactician, and his planning and writing skills are equally highly rated in my mind. He always delivered on commitments and contributed valuable insights, ideas, and suggestions along the way."

Christine Lopez - Head of Social Impact, NetApp
“Ed is an exceptional writer who collaborated with me to establish my team's culture. He's a quick study, a capable leader, and I am a huge fan of his work. You simply cannot go wrong with hiring Ed, he is an asset to any organization."