Leah Selvidge

About:

Leah Selvidge is a proposal strategy professional with extensive experience leading end-to-end pursuits for Federal, SLED, and enterprise B2B clients across technology, managed services, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled programs. A native Texan and recovering public relations professional, she has repurposed her storytelling skills to craft compelling, compliant, and winning proposals. She is based in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications:

BS, Communications (Radio-Television-Film), University of Texas at Austin

Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication, University of North Texas

Certified Foundation (CF APMP), Association of Proposal Management Professionals

Shipley Business Winning Certified, Shipley Associates

Project Management Professional, RFPIO Proposal Software

Experience:

Proposal Management Consultant, OWCPR

Proposal Manager/Senior Technical Writer, Shipley Associates/Microsoft Federal

Content Manager, Shipley Associates/Microsoft (Contract)

Senior Account Executive, Edelman Public Relations Worldwide

Marketing Communications Manager, Hire.com

Product Marketing Specialist, Avid Technology

Third Party Marketing, Apple Computer

Community:

Immediate Past Chair, APMP Lone Star Chapter / Austin Region, 2020–2025

Published Work:

Contributing Entertainment Writer, Austin Chronicle, 1995–2005

Contributing Entertainment Writer, Tower Pulse!, 1995–2005

Fun Fact:

Leah made her college radio debut at 14 years old at KTRU / Rice Radio in Houston.