Jenni Ciesielski brings nearly eight years of strategic communications, earned media and content creation experience to Violet PR, where she drives media relations strategies for clients, including the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Birmingham Business Alliance, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Prior to joining Violet PR, Jenni worked across the economic development and talent attraction divisions of another agency focused on place marketing. Throughout her career she has become known for her sharp writing skills and has consistently been seen as a go-to person for bylines and other thought leadership opportunities. Along with shaping integrated marketing strategies and managing clients, she also holds specialized experience in talent attraction promotion.

Jenni started her career in the press office of former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, where she helped the state’s communications team navigate the COVID pandemic and hurricane recovery efforts. Having a wide range of career experiences – from the climate sector to the film industry – has given her a unique perspective that she uses to land clients’ stories in top-tier publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and many more.

Jenni holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Journalism from the University of North Carolina.