I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane, and had to flee my home after a death threat

Jaclyn Rothenberg

Courtesy of Avoq

• Jaclyn Rothenberg, a former FEMA spokesperson, faced online threats during her time at the agency.
• At one point, Rothenberg had to leave her home because of safety concerns.
• She now counsels companies on the risks leaders and others face and how they can prepare.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jaclyn Rothenberg, senior vice president for reputation management at Avoq, a communications and lobbying firm.