Janine Brady is the Managing Director of Communications at the Office of Eric Schmidt, where she oversees the development and implementation of Eric Schmidt’s integrated communications strategy. Before joining Eric Schmidt’s team, Brady established and directed the communications division at Schmidt Futures. She also holds executive roles, serving as a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and as an Operating Partner at the Venture Capital fund, Era.

Before her tenure at Schmidt Futures, Brady directed earned media strategy and implementation at Edelman for a range of high-profile clients. Notable among these were PepsiCo, Robin Hood Foundation, TIME’S UP NOW, AT&T, Virgin Hyperloop, and Unilever. She also played a pivotal role in the successful launch of RZA’s new ice cream truck jingle for Good Humor, a campaign recognized with two nominations for the 2021 PRWeek Awards (in the categories of Best in Corporate Social Responsibility and Creative Excellence). This initiative also won the prestigious 2021 SABRE Award, a Gold Cannes Lion, and a Webby for Best Use of Earned Media.

Prior to joining Edelman, Brady led media relations, client strategy and direction for all accounts at Dini von Mueffling Communications including Sandy Hook Promise (SHP). Brady worked alongside SHP to navigate the creation of revolutionary campaigns that prevent gun-related deaths including “Back-to-School Essentials” which won an Emmy (2020) for best commercial, four Webbys including Best Viral PR campaign of 2020, a Gold Cannes Lion, and the PRWeek Award for Best Viral Campaign of 2020.