About Meredith

With deep roots in Illinois public affairs, strategy and media relations, Meredith Krantz is a transformative and forward-thinking communications consultant who has built a strong reputation as a top advisor to leaders in the public, private-sector and non-profit sectors.

Throughout her career, Meredith has mastered the complexities of Illinois government, media and strategy. She is a proven and successful communications strategist with a record of building trust and influence transforming her clients’ biggest challenges into opportunities that inspire action.

Meredith launched Krantz Strategies to deliver communications strategies that build trust and influence through clarity, connection and leadership. With a hands-on approach to ensuring client satisfaction, Meredith is tenacious in her desire to understand audiences, leveraging insights and engaging with purpose to drive outcomes.  

Meredith has consistently demonstrated the desire and capability to make a positive impact by bringing groups together in a collaborative process. Meredith served in a multitude of high-level public-sector leadership roles for state government, including Director of Communications for the Illinois Department of Human Services and Deputy Director for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. She understands the value of bipartisan cooperation, having begun her career shaping public policy through the Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program, and later as a senior communications analyst for the Illinois House of Representatives.  Meredith earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Illinois State University.