Internal Comms mistakes, perceptions, and inspirations with Carolyn Clark, Julie Miller, & Paralee Johnson

Carolyn Clark is the Vice President of Employee Experience Strategy & Transformation of Simpplr, an employee experience platform. A seasoned leader, with deep roots in employee communications and employee experience, Carolyn joined to help Simpplr elevate the employee experience by driving innovation and reimagining how employee communication is delivered in today’s world.

Throughout her career, Clark has intentionally diversified her experience to all facets of communication. From producing broadcast news to consumer and product public relations, media relations and corporate communication. Before joining Simpplr, Clark led internal and HR communication at major tech companies including Yahoo, Oath (Verizon Media), Pandora, GoDaddy, and Opendoor. Clark has led countless transitions, navigated more crises than she can count, and shepherded thousands of employees through complex acquisitions and integrations. She has a passion for navigating difficult situations and an ability to drive employee experience strategy through complicated corporate issues.

Julie is a natural brainstormer and communicator, with a flair for diagnosis. An analytical problem solver, skilled operator, and expert influencer that is constantly reframing the problem to design elegant, intuitive solutions. Julie leads Simpplr’s internal communications initiatives, and works closely with executives and employees to ensure streamlined and effective communications and process across the organization.

Paralee is a seasoned communication leader focused on the human experience of employees. She uses strategy, creative solutions, and partnerships to make an impact.

Paralee has a deep passion for the employee experience and sees her sphere of influence as an opportunity to represent an audience-first mentality. Building relationships is the foundation for a thriving community and comms strategy. As a go-to person for brainstorming, Paralee always looks for creative ways to solve problems. She channels curiosity to understand the why and advocates for the human experience. She is a connector of people, thoughts, community, and processes.