The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) is proud to welcome Arkansas native and nationally recognized political strategist Adrienne Elrod to its Board of Directors. Elrod–a Siloam Springs native–has built a distinguished career in politics and strategic communications, serving in key leadership roles on recent presidential campaigns, including most recently as Senior Advisor and Senior Spokesperson to Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, as Director of Strategic Communications for Hillary for America and Director of Surrogate Strategy and Operations for Biden for President. A regular contributor to NBC and MSNBC, she now leads Elrod Strategies, advising corporate, political and nonprofit clients while championing women in politics.

"I’m thrilled to join the board of the Arkansas Cinema Society and help support its mission of fostering a vibrant filmmaking community in my home state,” said Elrod. “Storytelling has the power to inspire, connect, and elevate voices, and ACS is creating opportunities for Arkansas filmmakers to share their work and grow their craft. I look forward to helping expand the reach of this incredible organization and ensuring that more Arkansans have access to the art of film."

ACS Board Member Jayme Lemons has known Elrod for many years and nominated her for the board.

“Adrienne Elrod is an ideal fit for the ACS Board of Directors and it is our privilege to have her join the team,” said Lemons. “She shares with all of us a deep love for her home state and is invested in its well-being and growth. That, along with the wealth of experience she brings from her remarkable career, make her an exciting new partner as we continue to expand.”

ACS Executive Director Kathryn Tucker expressed excitement about welcoming Adrienne’s support for Arkansas’s film industry. “ACS loves connecting native Arkansans, far and wide, that want to give back to their beloved state,” said Tucker. “We are thrilled and honored that Adrienne believes in the positive impact filmmaking can have on a state and is willing to lend her time and talent to our mission to create a healthy and thriving film ecosystem in Arkansas.”

About Adrienne Elrod

A native of Siloam Springs, Elrod has built a distinguished career in politics and strategic communications. She began her journey with an internship in the Clinton White House and has since served in key leadership roles on multiple presidential campaigns. Most notably, she was the Director of Strategic Communications for Hillary for America and later served as Biden for President’s Director of Surrogate Strategy and Operations during the 2020 general election. Following President Biden’s election, Elrod was appointed Director of Talent and External Affairs for the Biden Inaugural Committee, where she played a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive and widely praised inauguration event.

Most recently, Elrod served as Senior Advisor to the Kamala Harris for President campaign. She is also a regular contributor to NBC and MSNBC, where she provides political analysis informed by over two decades of experience. Outside of politics, she works with corporate, political, and nonprofit clients as President of Elrod Strategies, helping them navigate the complexities of Washington and the media landscape.

Throughout her career, Elrod has been a champion for women in politics, emphasizing resilience, determination, and the power of storytelling to drive meaningful change.

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