2011 15-to-Watch: Caitlin Andrews

A two-year veteran at Bracewell & Giuliani, 24-year-old Caitlin Andrews is a key member of the firm’s media training team, as well as its “minute mentoring” team that organizes events in Washington D.C. and New York for women leaders to meet rising stars in PR. For one of B&G’s many clients in the energy field, Andrews created a matrix to help the client stay up-to-date on public and industry sentiments and assisted in strategy decisions. —BM

PR Accomplishment You’re Most Proud Of:
"I am very excited about the upcoming rollout of an online platform for Minute Mentoring® that will provide a virtual forum for women-to-women mentoring and networking, building on the enthusiasm created by in-person events across the country.  We are working to capture the same energy in an online space, furthering efforts to motivate and inspire women to reach their fullest potential."

Best Media Hit So Far:
“A New York Times front-page, above-the-fold story about a new, complex offshore wind transmission line project.”

Name of Favorite PR Teacher:
"Dr. Claire Badaracco – She taught a great class on Communication and Opinions and, as my advisor, helped me blend my interests in Public Relations and Political Science."
 

Hometown: Houston, TX
College Attended: Marquette University
Favorite Sports Team: Marquette Golden Eagles
Favorite Sport to Play: Basketball
Most Inspiring Athlete: Jimmy Butler, "Former Marquette player now with the Chicago Bulls."
Favorite Movie: Top Gun— “Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby.”
Favorite Current TV Show: Project Runway
Starbucks or Dunkin? “Neither— I’m caffeine free.”
Android, iOS or RIM? iOS.—“I’m on my third iPhone and loving it.”
Cable, Streaming or Both? Cable; "Thanks to DVR."
Social Media Platform You Use the Most: Facebook
Favorite Work App: TweetDeck
Favorite Play App: People Magazine 

 

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