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Account Manager

Caroline Burns

Areas of Expertise: Public Affairs, Community Engagement, Public Relations

Caroline is a genuine communicator who shares compelling narratives.

Caroline helps organizations tell powerful stories that make a difference. She utilizes her diverse experience in media relations, issue messaging, advocacy, thought leadership and community engagement to help clients achieve their goals. With insightful guidance and creativity, she creates memorable experiences to draw attention to issues, launch new projects or programs, engage stakeholders, and move public policy.

Caroline works on a variety of cross-sector policy areas and leads our public affairs-informed communications as a member of Goff Public’s public relations and public affairs teams. She plays an integral role in developing persuasive messaging and advocacy campaigns to secure wins with both the public and elected officials. She believes even the most challenging issues can be steadily navigated through honest, down-to-earth communications.

Caroline’s professional experience is grounded in strategic communications and public policy. Before joining Goff Public, she managed media relations for high-profile elected officials and candidates.

Caroline is a Minneapolis resident with an affinity for a good book and coffee. In her free time, she loves to travel, cook and spend time with loved ones.


Joined Goff Public: 2019
Alma Mater: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Conversation Starters

  • Vintage finds
  • Best brunch spots
  • Recent reads

Civic Involvement

  • Day Planner, Leadership Twin Cities (2025-26)
  • Leadership Twin Cities, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (Class of 2022)

Awards

  • Finance & Commerce Rising Young Professional (2022)

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