— INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS LEADER & STRATEGIST
Building systems that make communication a strategic
advantage.
I partner with leaders to shape communication that fuels alignment, engagement, and performance across global teams—and I help IC professionals elevate their craft and their careers.
ABOUT
Strategic leader. Practitioner. Thought partner.
I've spent my career making internal communications a strategic function—not just a service desk for leadership talking points.
With 15+ years of experience at companies like Visa, Adobe, PayPal, and Couchbase, I've built global IC functions from the ground up, led communications through hypergrowth and transformation, and partnered with executives to align thousands of employees around what matters most.
I hold an MBA with a focus on repositioning internal communications as a profit center. Today, I share what I've learned with IC and HR professionals who are ready to think bigger about their impact.
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Career Journey
2024 – Present
Built the global IC function at Couchbase
2022 – 2023
Transformed work experience & product communications at Visa
2021–2022
Scaled global comms during hypergrowth at Infobip
2014–2021
Intentional investment in family, leadership & community
2009–2014
Strategic advisor to tech giants (Yahoo, Adobe, NetApp, PayPal)
2003–2009
Built foundation in external communications
EXPERIENCE
Signature wins that shaped
my career
COUCHBASE
Built the global IC function from the ground up
Aligned 900+ employees during public-to-private transition through clear, consistent messaging. Built the global comms infrastructure—cadence, channels, and governance—to sustain alignment and trust.
VISA
Transformed work experience and product storytelling
Partnered with engineering and product leaders to humanize complex innovation stories. Increased internal NPS for The Visa Product Showcase programs through clearer communication loops.
INFOBIP
Scaled communications through hypergrowth
Created frameworks for global leadership visibility across 40+ countries. Strengthened employee engagement and alignment during rapid expansion and pre-IPO readiness.
MODUS CREATE
Elevated engagement across distributed teams
Designed values-based communications that helped shape a remote-first culture. Co-led internal brand refresh connecting people, performance, and purpose.
SPEAKING
Talks that challenge the status quo.
What I speak about
I bring real talk to stages and podcasts—challenging IC professionals to think bigger about their impact and giving leaders practical frameworks they can use Monday morning.
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The Business Case for IC
Why engagement metrics are killing your credibility—and what to measure instead.
AI Workflows for Comms
Practical applications of AI that save time without sacrificing the human touch.
From Cost Center to Profit Center
Repositioning your IC function as a strategic business driver.
Where I've spoken
Ragan's Employee Comms & Culture Conference
Workshop's Brightside Conference
Future of Communications Conference
Industry Podcasts
SERVICES
Work with me to elevate your IC function
01
Strategic Consulting
Transform your internal communications from tactical execution to strategic business partnership. I'll help you build the frameworks, metrics, and executive relationships that prove your value.
02
Communications Audit
A comprehensive review of your current IC ecosystem—channels, cadence, content, and measurement—with actionable recommendations for improvement.
03
Workshop Facilitation
Custom workshops for your comms or HR team on topics like measurement strategy, AI integration, executive communication, and building a business case.
04
Fractional IC Leadership
Need strategic IC leadership without a full-time hire? I offer fractional support to help you build and execute on a Communications strategy that drives results.
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RESOURCES
For IC & HR professionals ready to level up
The Comms & Culture Devotional
Daily inspiration and practical wisdom for communications professionals navigating the intersection of faith, work, and purpose.
Micro MBA
for IC Pros
The business acumen training IC professionals never got. Learn to speak the language of the C-suite and prove your strategic value.
The Comms
& Culture Collective
A community for IC and HR professionals who work in People & Culture. Connect, learn, and grow with peers who get it.
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available tools/resources to help elevate your impact
CONNECT
Let's start a conversation
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Regine Nelson
Internal Communications Leader & Strategist helping IC and HR professionals elevate their craft—and helping companies build strategic communications functions.
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