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" Laurie 's extensive experience in media relations and strategic planning in the area of communications will be of great benefit to Smith in developing messages to describe the new initiatives and directions the college will take as it moves into the next century , " said B. Ann Wright , chief public affairs officer at Smith . " We're looking for a new public affairs person . Even worse , it leads to a " chilling effect " among those who are asked to serve in the military public affairs field . Top in-house foreign affairs columnist for much of this period , Leslie Gelb , moved twice between the government ( Pentagon , State Department ) and the Times .