Mandy McClendon supports communications for the Walton Family Foundation, focusing on initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and its philanthropic approach through digital storytelling, partnerships and research. She brings experience in executive communications, reputation and issues management, and strategic storytelling.

Before joining the foundation, Mandy served as a senior director of communications and marketing at the University of Arkansas. She previously led communications at Walmart, focused on sustainability, energy transformation and technology innovation. Earlier in her career, she managed communications for one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports, served as a City of Austin spokesperson and consulted for companies including Google and Lyft.

Mandy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.