Becki Dobyns is the manager the Visual Communications Group in the IRS Small Business/Self-Employed operating division. The group produces multimedia projects for taxpayers, tax practitioners and IRS employees. Prior to this role, she led the team communicating the IRS strategic plan, worked in communications for the Wage and Investment Division, Human Capital Office, the Information Technology department, Agency-Wide Shared Services and served as the lead communicator for the team responsible for IRS downsizing and layoffs. She has extensive experience both on- and off-camera. Before joining the IRS in 2003, Ms. Dobyns worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters where she developed communication plans and strategies, served as media spokesperson, and conducted media training and pre-camera coaching. Ms. Dobyns graduated cum laude from the University of California at Davis in 1985 with a degree in English. Honors include a Superior Civilian Service Award, Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, two IRS Directors Awards, and first place and three honorable mentions in Army’s Keith L. Ware journalism competition. |
