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Our Team
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Since launching The Wakeman Agency in 2003, Vanessa Wakeman has established herself as a champion for nonprofits and progressive organizations on the forefront of innovation and social change. At the helm of an award-winning agency that produces transformative special events and public relations campaigns, Vanessa and her team help to tell the stories of a diverse group of clients committed to making the world a better place. Vanessa’s vision is to create a platform for the individuals and organizations that are emerging as the thought leaders of our time. Read more »
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Katie Cray is the Executive Assistant to Vanessa Wakeman. She manages the daily operations of the Executive Office, and handles a wide range of administrative and executive support responsibilities. Katie serves as a point of contact for clients, partners and media.
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Mason Burnham is a Senior Publicist and comes to The Wakeman Agency with 20 years experience in marketing communications, public relations and journalism. She excels in developing and executing successful PR programs for a wide range of clients. Her experience includes working with technology companies, financial services firms and consumer clients -- everything from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Read more »
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Monica Clarke is the Interactive Marketing Coordinator. She develops and executes social media strategies to help clients engage with their target audiences. She loves all forms of communication and believes that it is what makes the world go round. Monica knows that with new technologies and innovations, communications and social media have become an instant and extremely important part to any marketing mix. She works to reach an audience that is looking for more than just an advertisement, but also a social experience, constant connection, and instant communication. Read more »
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Jessica Epperly has worked in the field of public relations for nearly a decade. She currently serves as a Senior Publicist at The Wakeman Agency and is responsible for developing campaigns to gain national attention for a diverse client list. Read more »
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Soo Dawson is a dedicated marketing and sales professional with experience in event planning, online marketing, copy writing, and public relations. She manages The Wakeman Agency's internal and external marketing promotions to meet the ever-evolving needs of the nonprofit and small business communities.
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Katherine serves as an Event Planner at The Wakeman Agency. She began her career in the events industry working as part of the planning team for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk, The World’s Largest Slumber Party to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Suave “Can You Tell Salons” to benefit Gilda’s Club Worldwide and The Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. She went on to direct events for TJX Companies, producing national fashion shows, mobile tours, parades and press events for TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Read more »
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Tara Fee is the Public Relations Intern. She helps with the public relation campaigns and client events. She enjoys working with agency’s variety of non-profit organizations.
She is currently a senior at Iona College majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She wants to gain as much knowledge and hands-on experience during her time with The Wakeman Agency.
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Shianne Chatarjee works as the Development Intern at The Wakeman Agency. She has a passion for event planning and marketing and uses it to support client events and expand the agency's social media campaigns.
She is a recent graduate from the University of Rochester with a degree in Economics and Business Strategies. During her four years there, she enjoyed working at the Office of Alumni Relations in development and event planning. She hopes to gain more hands-on experience in development through working with The Wakeman Agency and its clients.
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Daricel joins The Wakeman Agency team as a Public Relations Intern. With a major in Communications and minor in Business at Marymount Manhattan College, Daricel has a passion for all things Public Relations.