Elisabeth N. Galligan, APR, ATM-B, CL Founder/President
Betty is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America. Her
philosophy of client service is based in part on the Society’s Code of
Professional Standards and “do good work, clients will follow.” Prior
to founding Newberry, she was vice president of a Providence-based
agency. Previously, she worked for several small and medium-sized
agencies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts where she developed strong
skills in all facets of public relations, copywriting, print
production, and account management. She holds a bachelor of arts degree
(1986, cum laude) in communications and theatre from Rhode Island
College (Providence). Her academic and subsequent professional
achievements led to her listing in college, business and international
Who's Who
directories. Betty is a twice-past president of PRSA’s Southeastern New
England chapter (1996 and 2002) and has served as assembly delegate,
strategic planning and public relations committee chair for the
chapter. She is current chairman of the board of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce, immediate past president of the board for Literacy Volunteers-R.I.,
immediate past president of East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club, Board of Governors
member and communications committee chair for the Hope Club, a member
of the PRSA Counselor’s Academy, and a twice-past president of East Bay
Toastmasters Club. She has earned the Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze
(ATM-B) and Competent Leader (CL) designations from Toastmasters
International. She is a published author of business/humorous articles
in national periodicals, a public speaker and seminar leader on various
topics, and an award-winning copywriter. Email:
Betty@newberrypr.com |
Carol H. Newberry, M.S. Vice President, Administration and Operations
Carol H. Newberry is responsible for managing the operations, finance
and administration of the firm. She joined Newberry Public Relations
& Maketing, Inc. in 1998 as administrative assistant, and prior to
becoming vice president she was the production manager. Prior to
working at Newberry, she was administrator of adult vocational services
at Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island (Providence), where she worked
since 1987. She earned a master of science degree in applied management
from Lesley College (Cambridge, MA), and a bachelor of social work
degree from Rhode Island College (Providence, RI). She is a graduate of
the Wheeler School in Providence. Carol is a past president, past vice
president education, and current secretary of East Bay Toastmasters
Club, and serves on
the Public Relations and Gala Committees for RI Meals on Wheels
(Providence). Email:
Carol@newberrypr.com |
Jason M. Burns, Account Coordinator
Prior to joining Newberry, Jason was client manager for Thompson Becker International where, since 2002 he worked primarily with financial clients including mutual fund companies, financial software firms and high-profile financial organizations such as CFA Institute and Financial Research Corporation. He is the founder and former editor-in-chief of The Green Room Magazine and has been a contributor to
The Sun Chronicle
in Massachusetts since 1998, where he serves as an entertainment columnist and features writer. He is a published author of entertainment/humorous articles in various national periodicals and Web sites, as well as an accomplished writer with four books published in 2005 and 2006.
Email:
Jason@newberrypr.com
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