Public Relations Advisors Professionals to Watch 2025

Former TV correspondent turned Media trainer & PR strategist helping you better reach and communicate with the press.

Sarah Mawji-Walker created Venture Strategies (formerly Final Edit Media & PR) following a pivotal moment in her career when she put a North American brokerage on the map, leading it to receive a nine figure equity injection through the support of public relations. Today, under Sarah's leadership and guidance, Venture Strategies has established itself as a rapidly growing firm supporting clients in key industries across North America. Sarah has worked with Fortune 500 companies, some of the world's top beauty brands and emerging companies. She was invited to join the Forbes Business Council in 2023 and named to the Qwoted 100 List three years in a row for excellence in PR leadership and fast and effective communication with the media. Venture Strategies believes in giving back to the community and has helped several notable organizations including Dress for Success and Hockey Helps the Homeless.

Stefanie Magness is a Visibility Strategist who helps service-driven professionals and organizations build strong reputations and expand their reach. She does this through strategic media placements, award nominations, and visibility campaigns that highlight her clients’ expertise and credibility. With more than 30 years of experience in visibility strategy, public affairs, and reputation solutions, Stefanie combines deep industry knowledge with a sharp eye for positioning, connecting her clients with opportunities that lead to recognition, funding, and growth. What makes her unique in this space is her non-traditional approach. Stefanie focuses on reputation first, ensuring her clients “dress for the brand they want” before placing them in front of media and decision makers. Her track record includes client features in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and The Washington Post, along with proclamations, congressional citations, and industry awards that cement authority. She stands out because she understands visibility is not about vanity but about opening doors that create lasting impact.

Dynamic and results-driven communications professional with over seven years of experience in crafting compelling messaging and enhancing brand awareness. Seeking to leverage strong writing, content creation, and strategic communications skills to contribute effectively to teams. Known for delivering high-impact communications strategies that drive engagement and support organizational goals.

For over 17 years, I have implemented successful public relations campaigns and initiatives for a variety of tech companies in North America and across the globe. With deep expertise in the tech industry, I have developed and executed communications strategies and media campaigns that consistently advance both the reputation and business objectives of my clients. My PR experience extends across a wide range of tech related industries – from startups to more well-known brands – including cybersecurity, telecom (VoIP/UC), cloud computing, consumer tech, higher education, storage/virtualization, IT/networking, KVM/Pro AV, open source and document management. Leveraging proven analyst relations and media research techniques, my PR efforts have helped clients increase their overall coverage numbers and SOV percentages, and generated interest that ultimately led to numerous lucrative acquisitions and funding rounds. In my "spare" time, I am the owner and creator of SnuffleMutt snuffle mats (a work-to-eat toy for dogs).

PR strategist helping business leaders achieve their competitive edge by clarifying key messaging to create newsworthy content. My clients have achieved national and regional media coverage that delivers category leadership while catapulting key executives to industry thought leaders.

Stepping into the dynamic world of marketing and public relations, my independent consultancy has reshaped brand narratives and elevated market positions for illustrious clients across fashion, entertainment, and sports. The cornerstone of our success lies in forging strategic influencer-brand partnerships and producing gripping digital content, which has notably spiked brand recognition and engagement for clients like Sony and Calvin Klein. Within this ever-evolving sphere, our team has championed the development of transformative marketing communications and new media strategies, harnessing the power of social networking to capture and captivate target audiences. Our approach has not only increased brand reputation by 50% but also played a pivotal role in driving substantial market share growth. With a linguistic versatility in English, Twi, and Spanish, we continue to build and maintain enduring international relationships and foster brand growth on a global scale.

From global newsrooms to celebrity green rooms, I’ve spent over 20 years turning bold ideas and expert voices into stories that resonate. My journey began in journalism, reporting for CNN, NBC and Euronews, where I interviewed world leaders, artists, change makers and entrepreneurs. I later stepped into the world of PR, leading purpose-driven campaigns with iconic figures like Jane Goodall, Dame Judi Dench, and Ricky Gervais, landing headlines and interviews in the BBC, CNN, Reuters, ABC, Newsweek, ITV, and beyond. I’ve written across every format and platform: from news tickers to press releases, video scripts to public speeches. Whether for a major broadcaster or a personal brand, my work helps voices cut through the noise and connect with audiences that matter. Today, I use that experience to help thought leaders, experts and businesses craft their message, shape their public-facing profiles, and connect with global media. Whether you're shaping a brand, sharing a mission, or finding your voice, I’m here to turn your story into something bold, original, and unforgettable.

A highly accomplished marketing communications leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results for dozens of fast growth companies, ranging from prominent unicorns to emerging startups.

I am a multifaceted award-winning communications professional with a diverse background. My expertise spans public relations, content strategy and creation, corporate video production, copy team management, SEO strategy/writing, broadcast reporting, anchoring and producing, and on-air talent and spokesperson. My experience in communications has shaped my ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful messages that educate readers and foster meaningful connections. I specialize in coaching my clients on visibility strategies to establish themselves as authorities and experts in their fields. Success means facilitating connections, mentoring teammates, fighting discrimination and ageism, and promoting lifetime education.

Hailey Widrig, founder of Art Partners Advisory, is a seasoned art advisor and appraiser specializing in 20th-21st Century Fine Art and Photography. With over 15 years of experience in the art world, Hailey has analysed thousands of artworks from galleries, artists and auction houses on behalf of clients. A member of Association of Professional Art Advisors and an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America, she provides USPAP-compliant art appraisals for insurance, donations and estates. Hailey is the only art advisor holding these qualifications in Paris, France, where she has lived since 2014. Her unique position in the art market allows her to work with private collectors and corporate clients to build and maintain some of the most significant art collections in Europe and abroad. Hailey is fluent in both English and French languages.

As a highly motivated individual, I believe in the power of collaboration to ignite diverse conversations, fuel dynamic connections, and incite change. I am passionate about digital strategy and content marketing as an avenue to tell compelling stories that do good, for good.

PR, Marketing, Business Development, Business Services and Products Online and Offline.

A senior communications practitioner and corporate storyteller with a decade's experience across strategic communications, public relations, journalism, brand management, and creative advertising, I've helped early-stage founders and senior executives navigate today's distracted, diverse, and multi-stakeholder information landscape to achieve their business objectives while staying true to who they are.

For over a decade, I have dedicated my career to helping brands earn the recognition that they deserve through organic media exposure! I am responsible for over 4,000 pieces of press floating around on the internet and have spearheaded PR campaigns for some of the world's top brands. I'm not only passionate about utilizing my PR efforts to impact my client's credibility, trust, image and overall success, but I pride myself on seamlessly integrating as a valuable part of their team!My diverse professional background includes working on PR campaigns for brands in the beauty, health & wellness, lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion spaces. Clients are typically seen on media giants like: mindbodygreen, Business Insider, Forbes, Apartment Therapy, ELLE, Nylon, Well+Good, Yahoo!, Shape, Men’s Health, Women's Health, Poosh, New York Post, New York Magazine, Byrdie, Medium, and more. Please feel free to contact me at lydia@lydiabagarozza.com

Scientist turned media strategist. Websites: JCSStrategies.com (Media Strategy, Branding & Public Relations) DrJordanSchaul.com (Zoology & Veterinary Science) AnimalTrainerDude.com (Animal Training/Behavior Consulting) ScapegoatStrength (Psychology & Social Science) Profiles: muckrack.com/jordanschaul (Muck Rack Profile) imdb.com/name/nm4721849/ (IMDb Profile)

Passionate and professional are qualities that make me an Emmy Award-winning producer. With years of experience in the television industry -- including producing the #1 morning show in Los Angeles, "Good Day LA", working on celebrity talk shows, game shows, reality shows, home shows and developing & launching shows. Available to work as NYC local.

I’m Cristy Verdeja Zaldívar—a strategic communications and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience transforming how brands connect, grow, and lead. As CEO of Pointe Connect, I consult for companies across industries—from nimble startups to global Fortune 500s—offering high-level strategy rooted in clarity, creativity, and results. I specialize in diagnosing challenges, crafting messaging that resonates, and building marketing and communications frameworks that drive real business impact. Known for my sharp instincts and innovative thinking, I’m the person teams call when they need to elevate their brand, reset their approach, or navigate complexity with confidence. My expertise spans corporate communications, PR, digital strategy, crisis and issues management, and multicultural marketing. I’ve advised industry giants, led global campaigns, and built cross-functional teams that deliver. I’m a bilingual storyteller (English/Spanish + conversational French) with a global mindset and a deep belief in the power of connection. Whether I’m guiding an executive team or rolling up my sleeves with a small business owner, I bring vision, structure, and momentum to every engagement.