Jessica Martin Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA

Jessica Martin Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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As Founder & CEO of Fionix Consulting LLC, I leverage my 30+ years of diverse and…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Dress for Success Charlotte Graphic

    2024 Board Chair

    Dress for Success Charlotte

    - Present 9 years

    Social Services

  • Union County NC Chamber Graphic

    Secretary & Board Member

    Union County NC Chamber

    - Present 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Charlotte Trail of History Graphic

    Board Member & Marketing Chair

    Charlotte Trail of History

    - Present 1 year 8 months

  • American Lung Association Graphic

    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)

  • Providence Day School Graphic

    Co-VP of Communications

    Providence Day School

    - 1 year

    Education

    Parents' Association co-VP of Communications

  • Leadership North Carolina Graphic

    Regional Council

    Leadership North Carolina

    - 2 years

    Board Member (2014-18)
    Alumni Co-Chair (2015-16)

  • The World Affairs Council of Charlotte Graphic

    Dinner Committee Volunteer

    The World Affairs Council of Charlotte

    - 11 months

  • PRSA College of Fellows Graphic

    College of Fellows Volunteer

    PRSA College of Fellows

    - 2 years

    College of Fellows Selection Committee (2021)
    College of Fellows Social Media Co-Chair (2020)

  • Leadership Charlotte Graphic

    Education Subcommittee Member

    Leadership Charlotte

    - 1 year

  • American Heart Association Graphic

    Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team

    American Heart Association

    - 2 years

    Health

    Go Red for Women Sponsorship Chair (2009 - 2010)

  • Rotary Club Of Charlotte Graphic

    Member

    Rotary Club Of Charlotte

    - 8 years

    Board Member • 2012 – 2014
    Program Committee • 2014 - 2015

  • Classroom Central Graphic

    Board President

    Classroom Central

    - 7 years

    Classroom Central Board of Directors (2002 – 2009)
    President (2007)

  • JDRF Graphic

    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

  • Advisory Council Member

    Hands On Charlotte

    - 3 years

  • Boy Scouts of America Graphic

    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

Honors & Awards

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • American Business Awards Silver Award for Company of the Year

    The Stevie Awards

    In the category of Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations.

  • Gold American Business Award for Best Entrepreneur

    The Stevie Awards

    Best Entrepreneur in Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations

  • 100 Most Powerful Women in Union County

    Union County Weekly

  • Women in Business Silver Award for Best Female Solo Entrepreneur

    The Stevie Awards

  • 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

  • International Business Bronze Award for Best Entrepreneur

    The Stevie Awards

    Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Category

  • International Business Silver Award for Company of the Year

    The Stevie Awards

    Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations - Small Category

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • PRSA Chair's Award for Exceptional Service to the Society

    Public Relations Society of America

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Women Executives of Charlotte

    Member

    - Present

    Co-Chair • Cultivation Committee • 2019 - 2021 Member • Communications Committee • 2018 - 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America

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    - Present

    Chair • 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

  • Belk, Inc. Women's Leadership Network

    Chair

    -
  • Vice Presidents Forum

    Member

    -
  • Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals

    Member

    -

    Chair • 2014

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