On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Logos Consulting Group Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff Katie Garcia was named in the 2024 Class of 15 Under 35 by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY).
Now in its eighth year, the 15 Under 35 Awards recognize the most influential and inspiring professionals in the communication industry in the New York City Metro Area. This year’s 15 Under 35 award recipients represented a diverse group of leaders from across different parts of the industry.
“I am completely humbled and honored to be named to the 2024 Class of 15 Under 35 by PRSA-NY,” shares Katie. “I also am immensely proud to be named alongside this incredible group of professionals.”
The 15 Under 35 Awards recipients were nominated by other professionals in the field and selected by a panel of judges, with nominee materials reviewed judged without any identifying information. The panel of 15 Under 35 judges looked for candidates who have:
History of significant career growth relevant to age, along with tactical, strategic and business -driving contributions to employers/clients/colleagues.
Outstanding performance with strong evidence of driving growth and value for their organization, in addition to extending themselves beyond their current responsibilities by participating or leading in industry-related, educational, community service or volunteer activities.
Proven professionalism, maturity, leadership, initiative, ethics, personal success to date and future promise
For more than 18 years, Katie Garcia has helped established and emerging leaders improve their ability to lead and communicate effectively in crises and other high-stakes situations. She serves as a Senior Advisor at Logos Consulting Group and a Senior Fellow at the Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership, as well as the firm’s Chief of Staff. Katie is also the founder and president of Athene Strategies. Katie is a contract lecturer at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Columbia University, where she teaches classes on communication and navigating difficult conversations. She has guest lectured on strategic communication, crisis communication, and effective feedback at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
“When I learned I was being nominated for this recognition, I was shocked. And then deeply moved by those who believed in me and my skills enough to nominate me for this honor,” Katie reflects. “I am forever grateful to them, and to everyone those who has supported, guided, and lifted me up throughout my 18-year long career.”
The 15 Under 35 Awards were presented at the 2024 Big Apple Award ceremony, a public relations industry event recognizing outstanding team accomplishments, as well as exceptional achievements by individual public relations practitioners. The 15 Under 35 Award recipients celebrated the awards at a special reception, hosted by PRophet.
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