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Lumen Technologies Announces Staff Promotions

The two appointees have deep experience in government relations.

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May 27, 2026 — 1 min read

Photo of new Lumen Chief Public Policy Officer Melissa Mann.

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2026 — Lumen Technologies announced the promotions of Melissa Mann and Jessica Taylor.

Mann will become Lumen’s Chief Public Policy Officer, while Taylor will become Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.

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