These are some of our recurring members who attend the meetings every month or have spoken to the group.
Maggie Stearns
Maggie Stearns graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Journalism and Communication. Shortly after, she assumed a position at David and Sam PR as a trainee. Now as an Associate, she hopes to bring her experiences to AZPRC and learn more from others in the industry. LinkedIn or Twitter
Amanda Marker
Amanda originally hails from Michigan and is a recent graduate of Walter Cronkite at Arizona State University. Amanda first began her experience in the PR industry as a trainee at David and Sam PR and as a digital integration intern at Digital Royalty. Now, as an Associate at David and Sam PR, Amanda looks forward to developing effective communication plans for clients through both traditional and online strategies. Twitter
Alix Stein
Self-proclaimed “PR princess” trying to make it in the desert. Alexandra now works at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council after just finishing an internship with Barclay Communications.
Abby Gilmore
Former trainee at David and Sam PR, current intern at the Donor Network of AZ, Journalism and Public Relations senior at the Walter Cronkite School of Mass Communication and Journalism. Specialties: Technical writing with knowledge of AP Style, public relations, customer service, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,Cision Media SourceInterests: Public relations, social media, writing, marketing.
Jennifer Wallerstein
Jenn is an east coast girl at heart. She grew up in history-rich Massachusetts and graduated Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire with a double BA in Communications and English. Her first two post-grad years were spent living near Boston and working at a government contract defense company. For the next three years that same job brought her to San Diego, CA. In 2007 she and her yo-yo pro husband Ben moved to Phoenix. She began her AZ career at a boutique Marketing firm before joining the David and Sam PR Training program in 2008. Jenn is now a full time Associate at DSPR and spends her free time traveling, doing yoga and exploring her new home – Downtown Phoenix.Twitter or LinkedIn
Jeff Hecht
With over 18 years of experience across various industries and spectrums, Jeff Hecht is no stranger to the Phoenix, Arizona public relations world. Previously serving as Director of Public Affairs for The Ellman Companies commercial real estate development as well as Director of Corporate Communications for the Phoenix Coyotes NHL franchise, Hecht launched his own PR consulting service in 2008.
Find Jeff on Twitter or check out his website.
Kaila Strong
Kaila is an Arizona transplant from the great state of Montana where she attended the University of Montana in Missoula (go Griz!). Upon graduating in 2005 she moved to Arizona and has loved it ever since. In 2008 she was hired on at Vertical Measures, a link building services company based in Phoenix. Throughout her time at Vertical Measures Kaila has worked in social media, link building, SEO, reputation management, and more. When she isn’t at work, she can be found playing volleyball with Sarah, going to AZIMA meetings, or kickboxing at Universal Kickboxing in North Phoenix. Linkedin or Twitter
Elise Redlin-Cook
Although Elise is originally from Ohio, she has called Arizona home for more than a decade. As the Promotion Strategy Specialist for Vertical Measures a local internet marketing services company, she works closely with a talented team of link building and search engine optimization experts to create website promotional strategies combining the disciplines of traditional public relations, online reputation management, social media marketing, content creation and distribution ensuring that search engines and customers can easily find and connect with her client’s products and services. When not online, she’s sure to be found behind the camera’s lens. She loves photography as well as spending quality time with her daughter and husband in their historic Mesa home. Connect with Elise onLinkedin or Twitter