Andrea Bitely 
Board Member

Andrea Bitely is an in-demand advisor to leaders in business, law and government, with a deep understanding of traditional and digital media and knows how to use all available tools to manage both crisis and everyday communications.

Bitely founded her own public affairs firm in May of 2024 and specializes in crisis communications, public reputation management, political advising, legal public relations and executive positioning.

Frequently quoted in national and Michigan-based publications, Bitely is a leading commentator on Michigan politics. Deeply connected with local and national media, she is a trusted voice committed to ethical public relations practices through honest and effective methods.

An alumnus of Western Michigan University, Bitely has worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, POLITICO, the Michigan Department of Attorney General, a mid-sized public relations firm and at the Michigan Retailers Association.