Meet the Team
Jessica Lewis
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Jessica Lewis is the President & CEO of LáLew Public Relations. With more than 10 years experience, her passion for PR began in college. While still an undergraduate student at Buffalo State College, Jessica served as the president of an on-campus club dedicated to addressing pressing issues around social justice. She often found herself engaging in meaningful conversations with her peers and would promote club activities and special events. Years later, those experiences coupled with her professional experiences, would come full circle with the launch of her own public relations company.
Wayneen Neville
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Wayneen Neville is the Chief Operating Officer of LáLew Public Relations. She brings over 15 years of experience in public relations, internal communications, event coordination, and operations. After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism, she quickly found her niche with small business development and branding.
In 2018, she co-founded and launched Village Christmas Trees, a seasonal pop-up Christmas tree yard in Sewickley, PA. While she loves her work with its branding, logo design and location set up, she looks forward most to her work in building and maintaining lasting relationships with her community and its business owners. (Not so much the working outside in Pennsylvania’s winter weather.)
She also has a passion for progressive education, which underscores her previous work with the Children’s Dyslexia Center in operations. She's served on the board of directors at the Laughlin Children’s Center as the creator and facilitator of their largest fundraising event, the Laughlin Family Ball.
When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her twin daughters and her two black labs, surfing when she can, and helping friends and family with their interior design.
Jessica Riddick
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jessica Riddick (formerly Flood) is a freelance publicist with over 5 years of experience in the field. She has experience in nonprofit communications and entertainment. Her style of work is driven by passion, determination, innovation, and research. Jessica’s most notable media placements include BET, Fox Soul, and Black Wall Street Times.
Jessica graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations. While in college, Jessica was named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List. She’s also completed the Muck Rack Fundamentals of Media Relations online course.
In addition to her love of public relations, Jessica is a loving mom of 4 beautiful children, active member and volunteer at her church, and loves having fun with family and friends.
Mariah Johnson
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Mariah is a freelance publicist with 8 years of project management experience and additional expertise in social media marketing, content creation, and event planning. Her greatest strength is her curiosity, driving her commitment to research and continuous learning. With her diverse skill set and passion for helping others, Mariah is an asset to any team looking to enhance their brand and achieve new heights.
Mariah graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Oswego with her bachelor’s degree in public relations, earning the Deans’ Writing Award in Broadcasting and appearing on the President’s List every semester. In addition, she began a yearly donation drive for the Child Advocacy Center during her college years.
At home, Mariah is a devoted mother and wife. She believes everyone should make time to be silly and have fun with their loved ones. She is a strategy board game enthusiast and avid concert goer. Her dedication to both her personal and professional life is a testament to her strong work ethic and values.
Nicole Sheldon
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Nicole is a freelance publicist who brings 6 years of experience in the journalism field to the role. She brings a blend of project management skills, an eye for detail, and a curious mind to her work.
Nicole graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor's degree in English literature and a minor in communication. While in college, Nicole was the managing editor of Geneseo's student-run weekly newspaper, The Lamron.
When she's not working, you can find Nicole curled up under a cozy blanket with her Kindle and her mini goldendoodle, Teddy, or at a concert rocking out with her favorite bands.
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