Lily Reckford is a Senior Associate at The Herald Group, where she works at the intersection of public affairs, communications, and policy. She joined the firm as a Fellow in 2023 after gaining experience in public relations and client advisory work at Jackson Spalding, as well as policy experience focused on housing and infrastructure at the Bipartisan Policy Center. A native of Atlanta, Lily brings a strong interest in public policy and a commitment to serving communities. 

1. Lily graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Public Policy and minors in Business and History.
2. She has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Canada, Thailand, and Paraguay. 
3. Outside of work, Lily enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and cheering on the Tar Heels and Atlanta Braves.