The Minneapolis-Saint Paul office of Weber Shandwick today announced the promotion of employees in the financial services, technology, corporate, community & public affairs and interactive and emerging media practice groups.
Jennifer McFadden was promoted to account group manager in the financial services group. Since joining the agency in 1999, McFadden has been providing public relations counsel and support to financial service organizations, as well as government clients, who are looking to raise public awareness and drive behavior change. McFadden is a superior manager of her teams and consistently delivers high-quality work and client service. In addition, she also serves on Weber Shandwick’s internal public relations committee and North American Financial Services practice. Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, McFadden was an investor relations representative for Lutheran Brotherhood Securities Corporation (now Thrivent Financial for Lutherans). A native of Port Byron, Ill., she earned her bachelor’s degree in English and communication from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Nora Hayes has been promoted to account supervisor in the financial services group. Hayes specializes in collateral development, media relations and special event planning for clients in the retirement industry. She is a gifted project manager who brings tremendous organization, client service and counsel to all of her accounts. In addition to her work on client accounts, Hayes leads Weber Shandwick’s pro bono work with a local non-profit legal services organization servicing Minnesota’s immigrant population. She is also currently the treasurer of Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications. A native of Jackson, Mich., Hayes received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., and holds a certificate in business communications from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.
Jessi Newman was promoted to senior account executive in the financial services group. Newman provides strategic counsel and project and account management for several clients, driving the development of deliverables and managing teams for financial services organization and government clients. She is a skilled media relations professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional client service. In addition, Newman lends her leadership skills to the agency’s office-wide United Way campaign and Employee Action Group. A native of Orono, Minn., Newman holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a certificate in women’s studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carolyn Parsons has been promoted to account group manager in the corporate, community & public affairs practice. Parsons provides project management, creative and strategic development and implementation of public relations programs on behalf of several clients. In addition to her impressive client work, Parsons serves as a strong ambassador for Weber Shandwick in the community. She has led pro bono efforts and represents the agency in the current class of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber's Leadership Twin Cities. Within Weber Shandwick, Parsons spearheads In Balance, an employee-focused work-life balance program and served a two-year reign as a member of the agency’s Employee Action Group. A native of Stillwater, Minn., Parsons holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn.
Stephanie Connolly has been promoted to account executive in the corporate community & public affairs practice. Connolly specializes in media relations, public awareness and affairs and tradeshows for her clients. She brings a high level of enthusiasm, creativity and a keen understanding for how to deliver great results to all of her account teams. Connolly also lends her media relations expertise to the agency’s pro bono work with a local non-profit organization providing high quality programs to inner city youth. A native of St. Paul, Minn., Connolly holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communication from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Albert Leung was promoted to account executive in the technology practice. Leung provides project management support and implementation of media outreach programs on behalf of his technology clients. His strong work ethic, exceptional writing skills and calm demeanor have earned Leung distinction among his team members and clients. In addition to his client work, Leung also serves on Weber Shandwick’s internal public relations committee. A native of New Hope, MN, Leung holds a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn.
Josh Purdy has been promoted to account executive in the technology practice. Purdy focuses on writing, analyst relations and tradeshow and media relations for technology organizations. In addition to delivering strong client service, he is a highly successful media relations professional. Purdy is also actively involved in the agency’s Employee Action Group. A native of Ogden, IA, Purdy holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Leah Janz was promoted to senior graphic designer in the interactive and emerging media group. Janz designs and produces print materials for clients, including logo designs, event invites and collateral, press kits, brochures, campaign materials, newsletters and signage. Janz’s strong design skills enable her to understand her client’s communication needs and make them stand out from the crowd. A native of Tintah, Minn., Janz holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design with summa cum laude honors from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn.
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