Category Archives: NextUP

NextUP – Tiffany Hernandez

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Tiffany Hernandez Senior Account Executive at Elev8 New Media Tiffany Hernandez, senior account executive at Elev8 New Media, reflects on pivoting her career path from preschool to PR. Hernandez also discusses with Katy Colón from D S Simon Media and Isis Simpson-Mersha from Ragan Communications about how she found her voice through creative writing and found her calling, by giving small businesses a voice through storytelling. She shares why keeping up…

NextUP – Casey Shenloogian

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Casey Shenloogian Associate Project Manager at EvolveMKD In our latest conversation, Casey Shenloogian, associate project manager at EvolveMKD, talked with Lynsey Stanicki and Katy Colón from D S Simon Media about how communicating with multiple teams as an intern, helped grow her skills into a full-time agency role. Shenloogian, also, shares how she learned to embrace her individuality as a tool for adapting to change and setting boundaries. Lastly, catch a top…

NextUP – Jake Mazanke

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Jake Mazanke Vice President of Communications at Homeward Jake Mazanke, Vice President of Communications at Homeward, describes how he discovered healthcare communications through his professional network. He discusses with Dante Muccigrosso from D S Simon Media and Isis Simpson-Mersha from Ragan Communications about the importance of communicating a company’s mission through storytelling. Furthermore, Mazanke highlights his passion for helping rural communities in his current role. >> Check out more NextUP episodes here! TRANSCRIPT…

NextUP – Jordyn Holliday

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Jordyn Holliday Internal Social Media Manager at Walgreens Jordyn Holliday, Internal Social Media Manager at Walgreens, discusses with Gabrielle Torres and Katy Colón from D S Simon Media about the support he received while working in higher education and his career trajectory. Jordyn shares his reaction when he found out he won a Ragan and PR Daily’s Rising Star Award in 2021. Jordyn also opens up about navigating imposter syndrome as a male and person of color. >> Check out more NextUP episodes…

NextUP – Amna Qureshi

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Amna Qureshi Internal Communications Manager at Polestar Amna Qureshi, Internal Communications Manager at Polestar, discusses how internal communications is important in keeping employees feeling valued and connected in the workplace, as well as, informed of organizational efforts and changes. Amna also discusses with Isis Simpson-Mersha from Ragan Communications and Katy Colón from D S Simon Media about the expectations versus realities of developing collegiate skills in an entry-level role. >> Check out more NextUP episodes here! TRANSCRIPT:   ISIS: I’m Isis Simpson-Mersha, Conference Producer and Reporter at Ragan.…