Why PR? “I love working in a stimulating, fast-paced environment and having the opportunity to work with so many different clients and people.”

Kristen Bishop
Assistant Account Executive

Kristen executes strategic program elements on behalf of consumer and home goods clients. She specializes in media relations and writing and brings enthusiasm to all of her projects.

Job Highlights

• Getting the Electrolux UltraSilencer Green placed in the New York Times
• Working on rewarding pro-bono projects like UCAN’s Teen Gun Survey event
• Attending agency “brown bag” meetings where we have the opportunity to discuss PR trends in a collaborative and informal way

Before LCWA
Kristen joined LCWA with a wide variety of internship experience, including her role as media relations intern for a prominent local health board. As the editorial intern for a publishing company, she researched and wrote many articles for local newspapers and magazines.

Involvement
Kristen is a newcomer to Chicago, but already she is active in PRSA and has attended numerous PCC and PRSA educational seminars and luncheons.

Education
A native of Dublin, Ohio, Kristen graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a major in public relations and a minor in psychology.

Fun Fact
Kristen has been professionally trained in — and has experience with — holding alligators.