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Jill Wagner, APR

Jill Wagner, APR, is an experienced and award-winning communicator who has helped small and large public organizations and private companies tell their stories, navigate through crises and achieve their goals. Accredited in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America, Jill is a strategic ninja, ensuring that all the parts of the communications plan, and efforts of the organization, mesh to achieve results.

Jill has helped K-12 school districts, universities, media organizations, hospitals, non-profit organizations, small and large businesses and state agencies cut through the clutter to effectively reach their target audiences.

What Others Say

Airline Transition Consultants LLC

Seth & Katie Schall Ogden, Utah

Our consulting firm became the online target of slanderous accusations fueled by a bitter competitor. I’ve worked in marketing and social media for a long time and I knew developing and implementing a well-crafted plan on your own is especially difficult when you’re upset and can’t think past the sting of an insult. I knew immediately that I needed to work with Jill if I wanted to handle this crisis appropriately and with class.

Jill offered us so much more than a plan to respond to the competitor and their internet trolls. She helped us address the current crisis and then skillfully redirected our focus to the long-term goal of building a superior brand. After every conversation with Jill, we felt better and better. In the end, we were extremely pleased with the outcome - we could even see some humor in the situation. Her ability to think clearly and react appropriately when faced with a problem, project and/or PR crisis is incredible. Best of all, Jill has a delightful sense of humor and is a joy to be around. Whether you need a long term PR strategy or help with a sudden issue, Jill Wagner is the person you want on your team.

Lanny Larson

Editor

Jill is a master strategist, seeing instantly that what others are talking themselves into has ramifications they didn't consider and how an action could affect a key strategy. And rather than keeping silent, if her perception doesn't match the planners' enthusiasm, Jill skillfully and persuasively speaks truth to power. Jill's positive energy is an effective teaching method, helping others learn and feel good about what they do. She also has an organized pattern of accomplishment, but is never afraid to consider new pathways to getting a task done or a strategy implemented.

Mary Anna Dunn

Assoc. Vice President, Retired

Jill is my communications guru. She excels in theory and in practice--and she's a joy to work with. She listens, she guides, she creates. She makes it look easy, when I'm thinking it's impossible. What's more, she's a fine writer and an outstanding editor.

Chloe Tatro

Writer/Editor

Brilliant, cognizant and incredibly genuine, Jill is a straight shooter who always speaks the truth and brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to everything she does ... with a twist of humor. She will forever be one of my favorite professionals and someone I aspire to emulate in my own career.

Cindy Sabato, APR

My first experience with Jill was when she, with unmatched energy, passion, and enthusiasm, managed to corral 100+ members of a professional organization from all over the very large state of California, to work together as a team to host a very large national school public relations national conference in San Diego. The result was magical. The conference was the largest ever at that time. The personal camaraderie and professional teamwork that arose during that year of planning served to grow our state chapter in unanticipated ways. That experience has been an inspiration in my work and leadership ever since. Jill is the professional I aspire to become. She is a caring mentor, a passionate leader, a consummate professional, and a results-driven public relations professional like no other.

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Accredited in Public Relations, (APR) Public Relations Society of America

Graduate, Grantsmanship Training Program

Certified Trainer, “Fish” Employee Motivation Program

Awards

Professional of the Year, 2017 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Central CA Chapter

Inducted as a Fellow for Fresno State’s Department of Mass Communications and Journalism, 2015

Silver National ADDY award for Video Intro, 2014

Silver Regional ADDY award for Video Intro, 2014

Gold ADDY award for Video Intro, 2014, Fresno Advertising Federation

Gold ADDY award for Integrated Campaigns, Consumer Local, 2013, Fresno Advertising Federation

Gold ADDY award for Television, Regional/National Campaigns, services, 2013, Fresno Advertising Federation

Telly Award, Television Commercial, 2013

Professional of the Year, 2008 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Central CA Chapter

Silver Award for Excellence for Video Fundraising, 2009 Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Silver ADDY award for Newspaper Ad Campaign, 2008 Fresno Advertising Federation

Numerous awards for public relations excellence from the PRSA Central California Chapter

California and National School Public Relations Association awards for Excellence in Communication

“Woman of Distinction” award Madera Soroptomist Club 1997

Professional Affiliations and Activities

Member Fresno County Farm Bureau FAACT Class 2015-16

Community Media Access Collaborative, Board Member Finance Chair, 2011; Marketing/Membership Chair, 2011

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) member, 1999–present; President, 2016 and 2007; Local Chapter Trustee, 2009-2021; Accreditation Chair, 2001-2007; Assembly Delegate, 2002-2004, 2016; Professional Liaison with PRSSA Chapter 2017-present

National School Public Relations Association member Co-Chair, National Conference, 2002; Member, various national committees, 1998-2003

California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) member1988–2004; 2015-present; Chair, Communications Contest, 1995

Chairperson and Member, Community Advisory Board KVPT Channel 18, 1994-1997