Management Team

John S. Bliss: Founding Principal Abby Gouverneur Carr: Managing Director Elizabeth Sosnow: Managing Director Meg Wildrick: Managing Director

Professional Staff

Berj Alexanian: Associate Account Executive Nathan Burgess: Senior Account Executive Vanessa Conroy: Director of Media Research Kelly Davis: Senior Account Executive Vik Dutta: Network Administrator Siobhan Ford: Senior Account Executive Rachel Gerber: Account Executive Sam Gordon: Account Executive Terry Hayes: Associate Account Executive Anjelica Hernandez: Account Executive Aven James: Senior Account Executive Lisa Karel: Senior Account Executive Katherine Kilpatrick: Senior Account Executive
Jessica Kinnard: Associate Account Executive Meghan Lantier: Vice President Nicole LeBlanc: Senior Account Executive Peter MacKellar: Associate Account Executive Stephanie Maruca: Associate Account Executive Dani McKie: Office Manager Donna McSorley: Vice President, Director of Media Relations Cortney Rhoads Stapleton: Senior Vice President Kellie Sheehan: Vice President Alea Skwar: Associate Account Executive Margy Sweeney: Senior Vice President Keri Toomey: Account Executive Emily Weinman: Senior Account Executive

Katherine Kilpatrick Senior Account Executive

Why PR?

Katherine Kilpatrick: Senior Account Executive, BlissPR-B2B Public Relations and B2B Marketing Services

I knew I wanted to pursue a career that was fast paced, interactive and creative—something where being outgoing and talkative would be an advantage. Public relations seemed a natural fit. I love working at BlissPR, because it allows me to use my knowledge of the financial world (without spending all day in Excel spreadsheets), and I can use my imagination on a daily basis.

Areas of Expertise and Interest

My work at BlissPR has focused on clients in the financial services industry, specifically in banking, insurance and asset management. I spend what some would consider an embarrassingly excessive amount of time each day reading the news media—trying to stay up to date on trends and reporters’ beats. Day-to-day, my primary responsibilities involve account management, media pitching and writing.

What I Did Before BlissPR

I was lucky in that I found BlissPR right after graduating cum laude from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA (go Generals!). In college, I studied abroad in Japan and served as a resident advisor and tour guide.

What I Do for Fun

I enjoy exploring the exciting city that I call home—and love trying new restaurants, walking around the neighborhoods of New York City, visiting museums and trips to the theater. The homebody in me enjoys learning how to cook, reading and watching the Food Network. Whenever I can, I like to visit new places and escape to see my family in Texas.