In Memoriam: H. Andrew Schwartz
Position & Contributions
Andrew Schwartz served as Chief Communications Officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for 20 years. He was renowned for modernizing CSIS’s media presence—launching their “digital first” iDeas Lab, spearheading multimedia strategy, and establishing the daily newsletter The Evening Wikipedia+13CSIS+13Wikipedia+13.
Professional Journey
A veteran journalist, Andrew began his career at Fox News as a producer for Special Report with Brit Hume and later served as a White House producer. His writing appeared in prominent outlets like The Washington Post and The Washington Times. He held a BA from Tulane (1990) and an MA in broadcast journalism and public policy from American University (1995) CSIS+2Wikipedia+2CSIS+2.
Legacy & Memorial
CSIS President and CEO John Hamre stated that Andrew was not only a visionary in communications, but also “a mentor, a coach, a brother to everyone in the CSIS family.” His impact was felt across staff development and strategic growth CSIS+1CSIS+1.
💔 Personal Reflections & Condolences
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Andrew’s leadership helped shape how think tanks communicate in the digital age.
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He was deeply respected for his mentorship and collaborative spirit.
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CSIS has extended its condolences to his wife Amy, their three sons, extended family, and friends CSIS+6CSIS+6CSIS+6.
📅 Passing & Updates
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Andrew Schwartz passed away in mid-July 2025. CSIS issued their In Memoriam statement on July 17, 2025 CSIS.
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His death is a significant loss to the strategic communications and international affairs communities.
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