Jessica Martin Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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About
As Founder & CEO of Fionix Consulting LLC, I leverage my 30+ years of diverse and…
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Navigating the New Business Landscape
Navigating the New Business Landscape
By Jessica Martin Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA
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The Bottom Line: AI Can't Read the Room
The Bottom Line: AI Can't Read the Room
By Jessica Martin Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA
Contributions
Activity
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Is an S-Corp Right for Your Indie Practice? “How should my new business be organized?” is one of the most common questions an independent PR…
Is an S-Corp Right for Your Indie Practice? “How should my new business be organized?” is one of the most common questions an independent PR…
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Investing in infrastructure is critical to business and industry. This blog series focuses on internet access in our community.
Investing in infrastructure is critical to business and industry. This blog series focuses on internet access in our community.
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Happy Teammate Aporeciation Week to my dedicated team. We’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. YOU are simply the best! #simplythebest…
Happy Teammate Aporeciation Week to my dedicated team. We’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. YOU are simply the best! #simplythebest…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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North Carolina Leadership Board Member
American Lung Association
- Present 5 years 1 month
Health
Board Chair (2020 - 2022)
Immediate Past Chair/Nominating Chair (2022 - 2024) -
Co-VP of Communications
Providence Day School
- 1 year
Education
Parents' Association co-VP of Communications
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Regional Council
Leadership North Carolina
- 2 years
Board Member (2014-18)
Alumni Co-Chair (2015-16)
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College of Fellows Volunteer
PRSA College of Fellows
- 2 years
College of Fellows Selection Committee (2021)
College of Fellows Social Media Co-Chair (2020) -
Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team
American Heart Association
- 2 years
Health
Go Red for Women Sponsorship Chair (2009 - 2010)
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Board President
Classroom Central
- 7 years
Classroom Central Board of Directors (2002 – 2009)
President (2007) -
Charlotte Chapter President
JDRF
- 6 years
Charlotte Chapter Board of Directors • 2003 – 2009
President of the Board • 2006 – 2008
Hope Gala Committee Chair • 2008 & 2009
Marketing Committee Chair • 2005 – 2006
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Advisory Council Member
Hands On Charlotte
- 3 years
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Executive Board Member
Boy Scouts of America
- 5 years
Mecklenburg County Council Executive Board • Boy Scouts of America • 2010 - 2015
Annual Dinner Logistics Chair • 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Auction Committee • 2010, 2011, 2013
Marketing Committee• 2008 - 2011
Values for America Luncheon Committee • 2009
Publications
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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force has spoken. What now?
Charlotte Business Journal
Honors & Awards
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Gold International Business Award for Best Entrepreneur
The Stevie Awards
The only Best Entrepreneur winner in the United States. The award is specifically in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Category. The 21st Annual International Business Awards® are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received more than 3,600 nominations from organizations in 62 nations and territories. Stevie Award…
The only Best Entrepreneur winner in the United States. The award is specifically in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Category. The 21st Annual International Business Awards® are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received more than 3,600 nominations from organizations in 62 nations and territories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process.
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Gold International Business Award for Company of the Year
The Stevie Awards
The award is specifically in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Category. The 21st Annual International Business Awards® are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received more than 3,600 nominations from organizations in 62 nations and territories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more…
The award is specifically in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Category. The 21st Annual International Business Awards® are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received more than 3,600 nominations from organizations in 62 nations and territories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process.
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American Business Awards Silver Award for Company of the Year
The Stevie Awards
In the category of Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations.
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Gold American Business Award for Best Entrepreneur
The Stevie Awards
Best Entrepreneur in Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
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100 Most Powerful Women in Union County
Union County Weekly
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Women in Business Silver Award for Best Female Solo Entrepreneur
The Stevie Awards
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Women in Business Silver Award for Company of the Year
The Stevie Awards
Company/Organization (Women-Owned or -Led) Awards Categories – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees
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International Business Bronze Award for Best Entrepreneur
The Stevie Awards
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Category
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International Business Silver Award for Company of the Year
The Stevie Awards
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations - Small Category
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Silver Anvil Award for Best Campaign Under $5,000
Public Relations Society of America
The icon of the public relations profession, the Silver Anvil Awards recognize the best public relations programs of the year and the highest standards of performance in the profession. Award was presented for Delta Dental of North Carolina's Tooth Fairy initiative.
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Silver Anvil Award for Community Relations
Public Relations Society of America
The icon of the public relations profession, the Silver Anvil Awards recognize the best public relations programs of the year and the highest standards of performance in the profession. Award was presented for Delta Dental of North Carolina's Tooth Fairy initiative.
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40 Over 40 Award
The Charlotte Ledger
The Charlotte Ledger’s 40 Over 40, presented by U.S. Bank, honors and celebrates people who are making important contributions to this place we all call home — even if they are aged 40+. The Charlotte region is filled with those who are working hard to improve our community’s quality of life, often with little fanfare, and 40 Over 40 finds them and celebrates them.
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PRNEWS Top Women in PR
PRNEWS
Meet the 2023 Top Women— the supportive, innovative, inspiring women making an impact on their organization, whether that's leading the brand out of a crisis, breaking into new markets, engaging a new audience, or mentoring other colleagues.
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PRSA College of Fellows
Public Relations Society of America
The College of Fellows is an honorary organization within PRSA comprised of 350 active senior professionals and educators, each of whom has left a significant footprint on the public relations profession.
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PRSA Chair's Award for Exceptional Service to the Society
Public Relations Society of America
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50 Most Influential Women
The Mecklenburg Times
The 50 Most Influential Women event was created to spotlight and recognize the important role women play in the greater Charlotte region, in the economy, and in society. The honorees represent the most influential women in business, government, education, and not-for-profit fields.
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Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for Community Relations
Public Relations Society of America
Since its inception in 1944, the annual Silver Anvil Award is the oldest awards competition for excellence in public relations and communication. Winners of the Award of Excellence are finalists for the Silver Anvil Award. This award was for the Belk Mobile Mammography Center.
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Leadership North Carolina Stanley Frank Class Award
Leadership North Carolina
The Stanley Frank Class Award is presented annually in honor of the late Stanley Frank, chair of the LNC founding committee, who gave his time, talents, and resources to make our state a better place to live and to work. The recipient of this annual award is a member of the current class of LNC. He or she is selected by fellow class members as someone who exemplifies the spirit of Stanley Frank.
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Infinity Award
Public Relations Society of America Charlotte Chapter
The Infinity Award honors a public relations professional whose character, career and service represent the highest standards and who excels in the practice of public relations and/or has accomplished an outstanding one-time achievement.
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Silver Anvil Award for Community Relations
Public Relations Society of America
The icon of the public relations profession, the Silver Anvil Awards recognize the best public relations programs of the year and the highest standards of performance in the profession. Award was presented for the Hands Helping Heroes initiative.
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Beacon Award for Community Relations
Association of Cable Communicators
The Beacon Award® winners demonstrate the best of the cable industry's commitment to communications and public affairs. This award recognized the Hands Helping Heroes program.
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Beacon Award for Customers
Association of Cable Communicators
The Beacon Award® winners demonstrate the best of the cable industry's commitment to communications and public affairs. This award recognized our public relations and community efforts during an ice storm.
Organizations
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Women Executives of Charlotte
Member
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Public Relations Society of America
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- PresentChair • PRSA National Governance Committee • 2017 Co-Chair • PRSA National Governance Committee • 2016 Member • PRSA National Volunteer Leadership Task Force • 2008 President of the PRSA Southeast District • 2006 President of the Board of Directors • PRSA Charlotte Chapter • 2003 Board of Directors • PRSA Charlotte Chapter • 1999 – 2003, 2010 - 2012
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Belk, Inc. Women's Leadership Network
Chair
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Vice Presidents Forum
Member
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Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals
Member
-Chair • 2014
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