Torie Clarke is a senior communications, public affairs, and government relations executive with significant experience spanning both the public and private sectors. She has held top leadership roles at global companies including 3M, SAP, and Comcast Corporation.  She has also worked as an independent communications and crisis management consultant to corporations, nonprofits, and senior leaders.

Earlier in her career, Torie served in several senior roles in the U.S. government, including Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and chief spokesperson for the Pentagon during 9/11 and the opening of the Iraq War, both under Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. She also served as press secretary for the Bush ’41 presidential re-election campaign. Across these roles, she developed deep expertise in strategic communications, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex political and regulatory environments.

Torie is the author of Lipstick on a Pig: Winning in the No-Spin Era by Someone Who Knows the Game and A Survivor’s Guide to Washington. She is the founder and host of the podcast Chatter on Books.  

Outside of work, Torie enjoys traveling with her family, training and riding horses, and reading. She holds a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and is completing a master’s degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America.