Jackie Glick is a communications professional with more than twelve years of public relations experience.  Over the course of her career, she has worked with some of the world’s leading companies including Microsoft, Motorola, Boeing, Napster and the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation, managing strategic media programs for major product launches and corporate initiatives.  Most recently Jackie directed all marketing and communications for a start-up company that provides carbon management services for businesses that want to become more environmentally responsible and reduce their carbon footprint.  She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

President

A member of the PKPR team since 1997, Patrick helped cement the firm’s reputation as one of New York City’s most respected boutique agencies.

Patrick’s work on behalf of PKPR clients has been featured in publications such as PR Week and he has spoken on public relations trends and strategy at conferences such as The Folio Show and Fund Raising Day, the nation’s largest one-day conference on philanthropy.

Prior to joining PKPR, Patrick served as communication director for U.S. Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) from 1992 to 1997. He began his career directing communications and field operations for congressional and state legislative candidates in New Jersey.

Patrick graduated from Rutgers University in 1990 with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Media. He is a board member of Live Out Loud, a non-profit organization for gay and lesbian youth, and he remains active in local and national politics. 

Account Director

Gita joined the PKPR team in 2006 as account director. She has more than 10 years experience in developing and implementing public relations campaigns for a wide range of clients. Her expertise lies in media relations, analyst relations, and event coordination for product launches, trade shows and conferences, and awards shows.

Gita began her career in San Francisco, where she primarily focused on emerging technology and healthcare clients. After moving to New York City, she has worked for clients in diverse fields, including media, education, and consumer products. Former clients include WebMD, Mediaedge:cia, Sun Microsystems, Vonage and LeapFrog.

Account Coordinator

Matt graduated from Fordham University with degrees in Journalism and Economics. He began his career in public relations interning for Cornerstone Promotion and Magnum PR, two firms that specialize in films, music and alternative culture.  He worked on campaigns for such artists as: Interpol, David Gahan, Portishead, Switches, DJ Sasha and John Digweed.  Matt also interned for Haymarket Media and “The Ron & Fez Show” at XM Satellite Radio.

Matt is a passionate music fan and a science enthusiast.  He enjoys spending time with his two dogs, Bacon and Hooper.

Gretchen Griffin started out in PR at Theatre Communications Group and has accumulated more than a decade’s worth of experience in arts PR, promoting everything from a nonprofit theater magazine to books on Surrealism to indie rock concerts. She and Patrick have been working together to convert the world into arts enthusiasts since they met on the concert committee at RutgersUniversity. 

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