#Team Connie
Wiley Blankenship
Campaign Manager
Wiley Blankenship is well known in our coastal area for his work building one of the greatest advocacy groups in south Alabama. Wiley left his position as President and CEO of Coastal Alabama Partnership (CAP) to join the Hudson campaign. Wiley brings more than a decade of experience in growing the voice of south Alabama from government relations to economic development and regional collaboration. Growing CAP from its inception, Wiley played a pivotal role in advancing Coastal Alabama’s competitiveness, spearheading initiatives to promote tourism, infrastructure investment, and workforce development.
Aqualyn Kennedy
Communications Director
Aqualyn Kennedy is an experienced strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience in marketing and brand management, including her tenure at Procter & Gamble and the American Heart Association. She is also the co-founder of Kennedy Strategic Communications, where she has advised clients across industries on brand strategy, crisis management, and public relations. She is invested in the community through volunteer work with numerous non-profit organizations across Mobile. In her role with the campaign, Aqualyn oversees communication efforts and collaborates with the team on unique and creative ways to carry the campaign’s message across all of Mobile.
Dr. Raoul Richardson
Community Outreach Director
Dr. Raoul Richardson has been a driving force behind community engagement in Mobile. Over the years, he has worked with dozens of area organizations, including Mobile United, the Mobile Area Interfaith Conference, the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, the Gulf Coast Health Policy Coalition, and the University of South Alabama. His efforts have also led to strong partnerships with the County Commission, the Stimpson administration, and the Governor’s office to support Mobile’s community-based service groups. Now, as part of the Hudson campaign, he will spearhead community outreach efforts and field strategies to strengthen connections with voters across the city.
