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While social media and influencer engagement tactics were woven throughout the day at PR News’ How-To Conference, timeless and essential topics like media relations got their due as well.

John Trybus Manager of Public Relations & Tour Advance, Office of the Founder – Global, The Jane Goodall Institute In a mere two-and-a-half years, John Trybus has ascended from being an intern at the National… Continued

Taline Kundakji Vice President, Marina Maher Communications A high-performing, high-achieving and high-energy PR professional, this year Taline Kundakji was promoted to the role of vice president after joining Marina Maher Communications in September 2008. For… Continued

Winner: Jennifer Coleman Senior Vice President of Consumer Affairs, Baylor Health Care System Jennifer Coleman has presided over an atmosphere of giving back at Baylor Health Care System, a not-for-profit faith-based health care provider based in… Continued

Nathaniel Reagan Social Media Associate, WCG Company A well-rounded practitioner and the embodiment of both modern and future communications practices, Nathaniel Reagan has quickly become a leading social media strategist in the healthcare industry. Over… Continued

Patrick Kerley Senior Digital Strategist, Levick Strategic Communications As a senior staffer on the late Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens’ communications team, Patrick Kerley developed and implemented online strategies aimed at containing reputational damage and growing… Continued

Winner: Michael Kempner President & CEO, MWW Group Those who’ve worked with Michael Kempner will not be surprised to know he’s led MWW to year-over-year consecutive growth annually. He possesses a wide range of expertise comprising… Continued

Scott Larrivee Director of Corporate Communications, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield A budding leader with an ability to successfully juggle several priorities, Scott Larrivee maintains the extreme flexibility necessary to respond to breaking issues at… Continued

Patrick Hornung Account Director, The Brunswick Group Patrick Hornung began his career at Starbucks—not serving no-foam lattes, but as a member of the international communications team, overseeing new market openings in Asia, Europe and Latin… Continued

Claire Holmes Associate Vice Chancellor, University Communications, University of California, Berkeley Talk about crisis management. In the face of a $40 million budget cut in May, Claire Holmes spearheaded a campaign aimed at continuing to… Continued