Evelyn Rupert

Evelyn Rupert joined Legal Aid DC as Communications Director in 2024. In her role, she oversees Legal Aid's external communications channels to showcase our work, impact, and clients; make legal information and resources accessible to our client community; and advance our policy priorities. She also manages press inquiries and handles media relations.

Evelyn joined Legal Aid after three years as Director of Communications at the Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative, which offers prison education and reentry services in D.C. and Maryland. She previously was a member of the communications team at Creative Associates International, a global development organization, and has also worked as an editor for local and national news outlets. 

Evelyn earned her B.A. in journalism and mass communications from Washington & Lee University and her M.A. in strategic communications from American University.