Jessica Lewis
President & CEO
Jessica Lewis is the President & CEO of LáLew Public Relations, an award-winning public relations firm. As the visionary leader behind the agency, she has built LáLew PR into a trusted partner for organizations seeking strategic communications, increased visibility, and meaningful brand impact.
LáLew Public Relations specializes in public relations, social media management, brand awareness, and full-scale media relations, serving clients throughout the Finger Lakes region and beyond. Under Jessica’s leadership, the firm has secured coverage on top-rated and nationally recognized outlets including ABC News, Essence, Black Enterprise, Travel Noire, and Forbes.
Jessica is also a published writer, having authored columns for Business Insider, the Democrat & Chronicle, and the Minority Reporter newspaper.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies education (grades 7–12) from Buffalo State College and a master’s degree in teaching and curriculum from the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education at the University of Rochester.
Jessica is a member of the Rochester Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the American Advertising Federation Greater Rochester Chapter, the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, and ForbesBLK.
She is the recipient of a number of community awards and served as a guest speaker at various community events.
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Impact and Inclusion Award, Rochester Business Journal
Impact Honoree, Urban Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program
Colors of Success Leadership Award Finalist, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Spark Award, Causewave Community Partners
Forty under 40, Rochester Business Journal
Rising Star Award, PRSA Rochester Chapter
ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalist
'Woman to Watch' Democrat & Chronicle
African American Leadership Development Program Graduate
RBJ Small Business Feature of the Week
Mayor Lovely Warren's Inspiring Beauty Red Carpet Role Model
Outstanding Service Award, Urban-Suburban Transfer Program.
Certificate of Distinguished Service, Urban League of Rochester, New York.
Certificate of Recognition, Board of Directors Member for the Do the Right Thing Program.
Employee of the Year, Urban League of Rochester, New York.
Kathleen Mallea Award for Excellence in Social Studies Education, Buffalo State College.
Who's Who Among American Colleges & Universities, Buffalo State College.