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I am a PR and social media expert and founder of Elkordy Global Strategies. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in both journalism and public relations, helping more than 800 startups, growth-stage companies, nonprofits, government agencies, e-commerce brands, books, and thought leaders raise their visibility, build credibility, and grow their brands. What makes Elkordy Global Strategies different is that we're part newsroom, part PR agency. More than half of our team are former journalists, and I still produce a daily national television news show. We understand what reporters, producers, and editors are looking for because we've been on the other side of the pitch. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, personal brands, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and executives across nearly every industry. Whether you're launching a company, building your personal brand, securing media coverage, navigating a crisis, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, we know how to get your story in front of the right audience. Our clients have been featured in Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, NewsNation, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, ABC News, Good Morning America, TODAY, USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC, Sky News, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Hill, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Al Jazeera, CNN Español, CGTN, Voice of America, and hundreds of other national, international, broadcast, print, and digital media outlets. What can we do for you? We're a one-stop PR shop. We help clients with: • Earned media outreach and media relations • Thought leadership and executive positioning • Personal branding and executive visibility • Social media strategy and management • Content creation and content marketing • Podcast production and guest booking • Speaking opportunities and conference placements • Crisis communications and reputation management • Digital media strategy and execution • Product launches and campaign development • Strategic communications planning and messaging Additional credentials include being a TEDx speaker, a City & State 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2026 recipient of City & State's Unsung Heroes Award. Elkordy Global Strategies was recognized by PRNEWS as one of the Top PR Firms of 2025, and I have been a featured speaker at DC Startup Week multiple times. I hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in Communications and Public Relations from Georgetown University, and most recently completed a Master's degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). If you're looking for a team that understands both the media and business sides of communications, we'd love to help!

I'm a mission-driven strategic communications and narrative consultant with 9+ years of experience working across politics, nonprofit advocacy, and media. My background spans both strategic and operational senior roles supporting C-suite leaders, programs, and cross-functional teams. How I can help: - Messaging and narrative strategy initiatives, events and campaigns - Executive voice and thought leadership development - Embedded, hands-on project support Available for project-based or contract engagements.

I'm an independent public relations practitioner, former investigative journalist, and principal of Barry Media Consulting. My career has been built around a passion for mass communications in public affairs: journalism, strategic communications, and helping organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, purpose, and a heavy attention and commitment to detail quality. Over the past decade, I've worked within and alongside both sides of the media landscape. As a journalist, I covered state and local government, business and economic development, investigated public officials, interviewed national figures, and reported on stories that drew statewide and national attention. Those experiences taught me the importance of thorough research, rigorous fact-checking, asking tough questions, and understanding what makes a story genuinely newsworthy. Today, I help clients navigate complex communications challenges through media relations and earned media strategy, thought leadership, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging. I bring a reporter's mindset to every project, combining curiosity, accuracy, and sound editorial judgment with a practical understanding of how organizations and leaders need to communicate in today's environment. Throughout my career, I've worked with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, elected officials, and industry leaders, helping them tell their stories in ways that resonate with both the media and the audiences they serve. Whether I'm developing a media strategy, preparing a spokesperson for an interview, ghostwriting an op-ed, or conducting in-depth research, my goal is always the same: to help clients build trust, strengthen their reputation, and achieve meaningful results. My work has been recognized with multiple honors from the Public Relations Society of America, and I continue to be driven by a simple belief: good communications starts with facts, credibility, and a genuine commitment to serving the public interest. Feel free to check out Barry Media Consulting's website to view more of my work and to learn more about my background.

WARNING: Past performance is not indicative of future results. I cannot guarantee media coverage of your business, organization, or cause. With that said, I’ve arranged media coverage of Taylor Swift’s casket (google it for more info); a restaurant’s $615,000 lawsuit against New York City (also easily found on google); and a barber who moonlights as a salami maker (yep, also on google). Since 2020, I’ve arranged over 200 earned media placements in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe (including two front page stories), the New York Post, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, INSIDER, CNN, MSNBC, New York Magazine, Slate, A/V Club, NBC Nightly News, Fast Company, and dozens of other top-tier publications and outlets. DM me to have a 15 minute conversation about getting PR for your business - or better yet book a 30 minute consultation!

Hello! I’m a Strategic Communications and Fundraising Specialist with 10+ years of experience. I help nonprofits, international organizations/companies, and brands turn complex ideas into clear, audience-focused communication that drives engagement, trust, growth, funding and real results. What I offer: ✅ Strategic Communication & Action Plan ✅ Impact Storytelling & Content Creation ✅ Donor, Annual & Impact Reports ✅ Fundraising & Crowdfunding Communication ✅ Campaign Messaging ✅ Website, Social Media & Advocacy Content ✅ M&E Communication & Data Visualization Support ✅ Stakeholder & Audience Engagement Content ✅ Brand & Organizational Positioning Communication Why work with me: ✅ 10+ years driving communication, fundraising, and visibility results ✅ Contributed to up to 35%+ growth in funding, engagement, and stakeholder trust for diverse organizations ✅ Developed 35+ annual, donor, and impact reports ✅ Led strategic communication, branding, and outreach initiatives across regional projects ✅ Turn complex ideas into clear communication that drives trust, visibility, and action ✅ Reliable, strategic, and committed to high-quality delivery and measurable impact If you need someone who can bring you real results through strategic communication and fundraising while transforming data into powerful stories and actionable insights I would be glad to support your project. *** What people I worked with say: "Nino is a highly committed, and deeply kind person. She adapts quickly to team dynamics, and interestingly, the team naturally begins to align with her positive and constructive energy. She brings warmth without losing professionalism. What I particularly appreciate about Nino is her high emotional intelligence. She faces difficult situations calmly and is able to guide conflict toward resolution without adding unnecessary tension. As part of the Management Team, Nino contributed valuable ideas and strategic thinking. Her input was thoughtful, creative, and always aligned with the mission of the organization." - Anahit Mkhoyan (LinkedIn Testimonial) "Nino is a highly reliable and thoughtful communications specialist. She has a strong sense of responsibility, communicates clearly, and understands how to align messaging with organizational values and goals. In joint projects, she was always well-prepared, constructive, and solution-oriented, which made collaboration smooth and effective." - Inga Chkheidze (LinkedIn Testimonial)

Hello/Bonjour/Hola! I’m Maddisson, a Canadian Freelance International Affairs Analyst with expertise in research, policy analysis, and strategic communications across complex geopolitical landscapes. Supporting clients through policy analysis, article/content writing, data analysis/visualisation, and other multimedia deliverables, developing and disseminating complexities into actionable, tangible insights. My work spans political participation, international law, human rights, migration, governance, security and defence, gender, and accountability. I specialise in conflict and crisis analysis, global power dynamics, cybersecurity, and policy evaluation, with projects including the opioid crisis in Canada, security developments across the Americas, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and migration flows such as the Darien Gap (Panama border) for Nicaraguan migrants, MENA and Eastern European routes, and arrivals to Lampedusa, Italy, alongside North American migration policies. I have produced multimedia content and strategic communications for governments, NGOs, think tanks, and private clients worldwide. I have supported the United Nations as a UN Volunteer (WFP), Communications Intern at the International Peace Institute, and Rule of Law/Communications Intern at ORLOSI, contributing to research, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. I am also an active tutor in political science and a dedicated volunteer with UPeace MUN, UNGA 77, the Uyghurs Under Threat Conference, NWSC, YMCA, SPCA, and other local and international initiatives. Writing Samples (More Available Upon Request): -ACSY Think Tank-"Political History of South Yemen: Crisis, Conflict, and Challenges Preventing Lasting Peace" @ americancentersy.org/2022/05/political-history-of-south-yemen-crisis.html -Supported UN Documentary/Project "The trial that brought down a warlord" through the United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI-JCS-UN) news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1157311 as well as other articles, including the 10-Year Anniversary of GFP Rule of Law Coordination (OROLSI Medium) orolsi.medium.com/the-global-focal-point-for-the-rule-of-law-marks-its-10-year-anniversary-4b1646242991 -Politically Speaking Publication on Medium- medium.com/politically-speaking/frances-obsession-with-nuclear-energy-65b447098a04 Website Development and Content Example (more upon request): - upmunc2024.wordpress.com Please feel free to reach out to connect on your project! All the best, Maddisson