The AWC Detroit Chapter is proud to feature our 2022 new members whose expertise includes journalism, marketing, communications and media relations.  We are excited to have such an impressive group of women join our organization!

 

Meet Krystal Fields

Krystal is a Media Consultant for Fields Media Ventures which was formed in 1996. She looks for new business opportunities with organizations whose primary focus is improving American lives. She has experience in public broadcasting, including co-production of public affairs programs. She provided communications consulting and PR for three of Detroit’s mayors and government officials. With over 12 years’ public relations experience and 10 years’ production experience in audio, film/video production, cable, broadcast and municipal access media, Krystal has the skill set and experience to support any organization. She holds a BA in Telecommunications and Public Policy from Michigan State University and MA in Public Broadcast Management from Ohio University.

 

Meet Laura L’Esperance

Laura is the Sr. Vice President, Public Relations for VVK PR + Creative, a Detroit-based public relations and creative agency. For the entirety of her 25+ career, Laura has focused on communications, public relations, and branding for nonprofits, municipalities, and global financial service organizations. In her current role, she is responsible for public relations, communications planning, business development, content creation, and leading a PR team of communications professionals. Her passion for learning, mixed with a good blend of strategic thinking with a “roll up your sleeves” approach to execution, has been key to her success and helping others succeed. Laura has a BS in Communications from the University of Texas and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. In addition, she recently received a Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate from the University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education.

 

Meet Rachelle Graham

Rachelle is a News Anchor for CBS News Detroit. She recently served as the Senior Communications Manager for the Detroit Zoo, where she was responsible for leading all communications and public relations initiatives for the Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center and Great Lakes Nature Center. Her experience and expertise includes broadcast journalism, media relations, public relations, social media, and communications. This includes, but is not limited to, broadcast media, brand management and web-based content. Rachelle has a BAA in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts/Political Science from Central Michigan University.

 

Meet Briana Mitchell

Briana was recently a Marketing Communication Specialist for Lambert and is currently looking for her next opportunity. Over the past 10 years, Briana has worked with organizations that focus on beauty, design, architecture, nonprofit, education, and public relations. Her motto is a “people-first” approach to developing integrated marketing strategies for unique target audiences, which greatly impacts ROI. Briana has a BS in Non-Profit/ Public/ Organizational Management from Grand Valley State University and a MS in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University.

 

Meet Dajanae Humphrey

Dajanae is a Senior Associate, Brand Experience for Publicis Collective, a Metro Detroit agency that combines auto industry expertise and solutions to deliver results across media, content and strategy. Dajanae has experience working with various industries including Comcast Business, Pilot Flying J, Tranquility, Rocket Mortgage and Jeep. Her expertise includes media relations/public relations, social media content creation, and meeting planning, strategy, and investment initiatives. She has a BA in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication at Eastern Michigan University and a MS in Integrated Marketing Communications at Eastern Michigan University.

 

Meet Marie Osborne

Marie is a Senior News Analyst for Cumulus Radio. For more than four decades, Marie has reported from the U.S., Europe and China. She has been heard on stations such as 760 WJR, ABC, CBS, Voices of America and BBC. She enjoys telling stories that keep people connected. She has a BA in journalism from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is also a three-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award and the winner of a national Headliner Award. She has also been honored multiple times by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press.

 

Meet Laura Mastrangelo

Laura is a Marketing Manager at 4Flow Inc., a global provider of supply chain consulting, software and logistics.  She has more than 13 years of marketing and e-commerce experience. Her expertise includes, but is not limited to, marketing, ecommerce, digital marketing, social media, branding, project management, internal/external communications and vendor management. She has a BS in Business Administration, Marketing from Auburn University at Montgomery and a MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery.

 

Meet Martina Rabajoli

Martina is an Account Executive for MCCI, an interactive marketing agency that specializes in Public & Media Relations, Social Media, Video, Web & Digital, and Marketing & Advertising. She has immersed herself in the world of social media and integrated marketing. Her responsibilities and skillset include integrated marketing and media relations. She has a BA in Communication and Media Studies from Wayne State University.