A former staffer with Senator Mark Kirk in Washington, D.C. handling human rights issues, advocacy campaigns and policy events, Allie Metcalf is a rising star in Edelman’s Chicago Corporate Affairs Practice. During her three-year tenure… Continued
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2015 Rising PR Stars: Katie Milgrom, Associate Director, APCO Worldwide
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourKatie Milgrom has been one of APCO Worldwide’s rising stars since she joined its Chicago office in March 2012. Prior to APCO, Milgrom spent five years in Washington, D.C., first on Capitol Hill as Deputy… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Jeanette Naranjo, Account Executive, RockOrange
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourJeanette Naranjo is a key player for RockOrange’s high-profile client, Burger King, where she interacts on a daily basis with senior executives. Last year, she interviewed with RockOrange on a Monday, was hired on Wednesday,… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Katie O’Brien, Account Executive, Henson Consulting, Inc.
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourAlthough she’s still only a few years into her PR career, Katie O’Brien exudes the knowledge and professionalism of someone with nearly double her experience. Her ambition and fresh perspective, along with her adaptability, allow… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Alexandra Papazis, Account Supervisor/Online Influencer Strategist, Marina Maher Communications
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourAlexandra Papazis has become such an expert at online influencer partnerships that it is now a business unit of its own within Marina Maher Communications. Her savvy partnership skills have also made her the most… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Kyle Peterson, Partner, Clement | Peterson
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourBret Clement hired Kyle Peterson to join his tech-focused PR agency, then Clement Communications, in 2010. In 2013, Peterson’s years of accomplishments and contributions warranted him becoming a partner in the firm, which was appropriately… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Michelle Reino, Assistant Account Executive, Luquire George Andrews
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourSince Michelle Reino joined leading southeastern agency Luquire George Andrews (LGA) in 2013, she has been a shining star whose gut instincts, savviness beyond her years and tenacious spirit have served the agency and her… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Mandy Robinson, Tremor Video, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourTremor Video has undergone an enormous transformation in the past year, moving from an ad network to a premium video marketplace, and Mandy Robinson has played a big role in that shift. The changes include… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Greg Romano, Senior Account Executive, Edelman
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourGreg Romano has played an absolutely crucial role in the success of the International Public Affairs team at Edelman. Starting out at Edelman as an intern for the Crisis and Litigation team in March 2012,… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Cristina Rue, Managing Associate, CLS Strategies
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourCristina Rue is active across her firm's practices, providing valuable strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies, plaintiffs in high-stakes litigation, foreign governments, and presidential campaigns. Notably, she has helped raise awareness around the human rights… Continued