Vedant is a skilled communications strategist with expertise in media relations, strategic messaging, and crisis management. At SKDK, Vedant is a senior vice president in the firm’s D.C. office supporting public affairs, crisis communications, and corporate clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Vedant served as Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the U.S. Department of State. He helped lead global communications and media relations strategy on some of the most pressing foreign policy challenges—including the war in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and unrest across the Middle East and Africa. He advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken and senior leadership on message development and press strategy during high-profile international crises, helping the Department navigate complex events and communicate with clarity on the world stage. As one of the Department’s primary on-the-record spokespeople, he regularly conducted the televised Daily Press Briefing and played a central role in shaping public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. He also coordinated cross-agency communications across the federal government, led rapid response task forces, and oversaw message alignment across more than 50 bureaus and 250 embassies and consulates worldwide.
Vedant previously served as Assistant Press Secretary and Spokesperson at The White House, supporting strategic communications and media relations on a range of domestic and global priorities. He has successfully managed public and media relations during some of the most complex and high-pressure situations—including congressional ethics investigations, high-profile litigation, and major international crises. Vedant has helped shape the federal government’s public response to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflicts, and emergencies involving the evacuation of American citizens or the wrongful detention of individuals.
