Dear Carl:

You and your group have done a superb job in the last few months’ media training more than 50 of the Los Alamos National Laboratory senior staff and scientists. The Laboratory has been subjected to intense media scrutiny and interest because of the events concerning Wen Ho Lee and alleged security violations at LANL. Your advice, analysis and communication strategies have been invaluable in dealing with these controversies.

Lab Director John Browne and his top staff have unanimously praised the effectiveness practicality and usefulness of the media training. They commented on the thorough preparation of you and your staff in tailoring the training experience to each individual’s area of expertise and likelihood for media attention.

Your credentials as former news media insiders were a definite plus to these scientist who are often skeptical of consultants. Another recurring theme in their comments was how much ”fun” they had during the sessions. Many commented that even though the training took a full day out of their busy schedules, that it was well worth the time. Thanks for building on the work the Public Affairs Staff is doing at LANL. We look forward to working with you again.

Sincerely,

Sylvia J. Brucchi
Director, Public Affairs
Los Alamos National Laboratory