MY POINT OF VIEW
Meet the Team: Susan Heins
Understanding the patient perspective is key when conveying clinical data news. Meet Jeff Winton Associates consultant Susan Heins, who doesn't hesitate to incorporate her own story as a person with an autoimmune disease to reinforce the value of novel treatments with health care reporters.
Meet the Team: Susan Yarin Peim
Understanding how to mesh with different personalities and using humor to lighten the mood go a long way in achieving career success. Meet JWA consultant Susan Yarin Peim, who puts both professional and personal skills to play as she develops winning communications for clients.
Meet the Team: Kimberly Herig-Lemma
Navigating a career can be tough without experienced and caring professionals to guide the way. Meet Jeff Winton Associates (JWA) executive and agency-wide assistant, Kimberly Herig-Lemma, who was fortunate to have supervisors who recognized her talents and helped her discover her true passion: communications.
Meet the Team: Mark Bennett
Some communication trends change the course of how companies promote their brands, products and services. Meet Jeff Winton Associates (JWA) consultant Mark Bennett, who recognized the potential of digital communications early on and included social media into multi-channel campaigns before it was the norm.
Meet the Team: Adriel McMahan
People raised to view challenges as opportunities often dream big. Meet Jeff Winton Associates account executive, Adriel McMahan, who expanded her horizons beyond her small-town roots to develop a fresh approach to creativity, problem solving and social media implementation.
Meet the Team: Karen McDermott
What career would be perfect for someone with a passion for animals, a background in science and a gift for writing? Meet Jeff Winton Associates consultant Karen McDermott, who has made a difference as a communications professional supporting animal health and biopharma companies.
Meet the Team: Jed Weiner
Broadcast journalists are curiosity-seekers who dig for facts and weave compelling narratives. Meet Jed Weiner, a Jeff Winton Associates consultant who started his career in broadcasting and later applied his storytelling skills to roles in global public relations agencies and biopharma companies.
Meet the Team: Mary-Fran Faraji
Many college students are idealistic, with dreams of making a difference. One Jeff Winton Associates consultant wanted to help achieve world peace by pursuing a career in diplomacy. Meet Mary-Fran Faraji, who pivoted from that early aspiration to build a rewarding career in communications.
Meet the Team: Don Hannaford
Global industry experience is typical for the Jeff Winton Associates team. However, one consultant has been around the world and back during his impressive career. Meet Don Hannaford, whose background included domestic public affairs and international marketing roles before conquering communications.
JWA's Second Anniversary: Honoring My Dad's Memory
I have been reflecting on the selfless life of my late father, Archie Winton, who would have turned 90 on February 2, 2022. Sadly, he died in his 60s from cardiovascular disease. To honor my dad, my partner, Jim Modica, and I launched JWA two years ago on February 2.
When Life Tries to Take Away Your Lemons:
Making Lemonade Out of a Global Pandemic
Leaders in communication and public relations across the nation traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a meeting and also spend time sharing their knowledge with students. Lucky me, I got to be one of those students and Jeff happened to be leading the discussion on the topic I was covering: mentorship.
7.2.20 | On This Independence Day, Let's Declare Our Dependence on One Another
Driven by Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, the Covid-19 pandemic, economic depression and other issues, as a country we are living through an unprecedented time of social upheaval that is transforming how we relate to one another and how we understand our roles as individuals and citizens in our communities and beyond.
Our "Rural" Quarantine
COVID-19 has struck our country in a profound way. We’ve seen economic crises. Mental health issues. Death. It has transformed our personal and professional relationships—the smile, hug, and handshake disappeared behind masks, screens, and the now ubiquitous “six feet.” But transformation calls us to grow.
On This Independence Day, Let's Declare Our Dependence on One Another
Driven by Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, the Covid-19 pandemic, economic depression and other issues, as a country we are living through an unprecedented time of social upheaval that is transforming how we relate to one another and how we understand our roles as individuals and citizens in our communities and beyond.