About


Andy DiOrio, APR, is chief communicator for DiOrio Communications, LLC. He has built a nearly 20-year career working in-house for billion-dollar brands and numerous external clients. He is successful making difficult subjects easy to understand, finding the right voice for executive communications, and offering a cross-trained background in external communications, internal communications and reputation management.

A photo of Andy DiOrio against a colorful, painted brick wall.

Industry and Volunteer Involvement:

  • National Advisory Council for the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University
  • Advisory Council for the Integrated Marketing Communications Masters Program at the University of Kansas
  • 2x President and Board of Directors, Greater Kansas City chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
  • Board of Directors, Kansas City chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
  • Volunteer with Lead-to-Read K.C. and Special Olympics

Education & Honors:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations from Kansas State University
  • Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from PRSA
  • Certificate in Reputation Management from PRSA
  • Work and service has earned 40 nearly communications awards
  • Only professional to earn Bill DeLay Distinguished Service award (2x) for Greater Kansas City chapter of PRSA and Volunteer of the Year for Kansas City chapter of IABC