Brittany Montgomery

Brittany Montgomery is a Senior Communications Associate at the Environmental Protection Network (EPN), bringing experience in strategic communications, media relations, and public engagement across local government and climate networks. She specializes in connecting environmental issues to everyday lived experiences.

Before joining EPN, Brittany spent several years with the City of Cleveland’s – Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, most recently serving as its first Public Information Officer focused on sustainability and climate justice. In this capacity, she led communications across City operations and the broader community, supporting citywide and regional climate action planning throughout Northeast Ohio. Her work spanned the focus areas of decarbonization, clean energy, clean transportation, the built environment, nature-based solutions, resiliency, and circular economy. Through executive messaging, coalition communications, and partnerships with organizations including America Is All In, Climate Mayors, C40 Cities, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, she helped elevate Cleveland’s climate leadership on the national and international stage.

Concurrently, Brittany also served as a Communications Associate with ICLEI USA, developing communications and resources for a nationwide network of more than 500 local, subnational, and tribal governments.

As a freelancer with CAPA Strategies, she translated urban heat research and climate resilience initiatives into accessible stories for international audiences. Earlier in her career, she spent several years in litigation support, gaining a strong legal and policy foundation.

Based in Cleveland, Brittany looks forward to continuing her work in environmental communications at EPN, highlighting the benefits of environmental protection and climate action. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, fiancé, and crazy dog.