Mikaela Hunt
Chief Communications Officer
Ohio Department of Commerce

Mikaela Hunt is an award-winning journalist that spent nearly 17 years in TV news, working in every seat from producer to anchor. Hunt is now the Chief Communications Officer for the Ohio Department of Commerce, developing and executing communications and media strategy for the state’s chief regulatory agency. She’s also a member of the state’s Visionary Leaders: Executive Leadership program.

Hunt also owns Mikaela Media, a brand journalism company that provides focused media training and online storytelling guidance for a variety of organizations, from nonprofits and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Hunt is the co-host of a weekly iHeart radio show and podcast through 610 WTVN, What Matters with Mindy & Mikaela. She also hosts the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s podcast Cbuzz, which showcases business innovators in Central Ohio. Hunt is a Columbus Business First “40 Under 40” award recipient. She’s also the board president of Work Family Balance, a non-profit helping working parents across the state. Hunt enjoys presenting to local women’s leadership groups, teaching how women can own their brand and tell their story in the midst of change and transition.