Josie Hankey Named 2015 New Professional of the Year by PRSA Maryland
Fallston Group Communications Strategist Josie Hankey was named 2015 New Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America – Maryland Chapter for her efforts and achievements as a rising public relations professional. Hankey received the award at PRSA-MD’s annual Best in Maryland gala at the Hilton Baltimore on Dec. 1, where public relations and communications professionals from across the state gathered to celebrate the year’s best public relations campaigns, tactics and practitioners. PRSA-MD’s New Professional of the Year award distinguishes a public relations professional with less than three years of experience for his or her understanding and application of public relations principles and communications objectives. The West Michigan Chapter of PRSA selected Hankey from a large pool of applicants in a majority vote. “We are thrilled Josie was recognized among many and awarded this extremely high industry honor,” said Fallston Group Founder and Chief Executive Rob Weinhold. “I have worked with many in the field over the last few decades and Josie ranks among one of the sharpest, most driven professionals who is clearly focused on client results. Her unique style and ability to immerse herself passionately within each client organization distinguishes her within the industry. The award is well deserved.” A member of the crisis management and communications firm since 2013, Hankey joined Fallston Group as an intern and progressed to oversee the firm’s portfolio of strategic communication and media clients over two and a half years. As communications strategist, she works closely with clients to develop and execute strategic media relations and marketing communications plans that support overarching business goals. Hankey has secured more than $2 million in local and national media coverage including placements in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Baltimore Business Journal, and on NBC Nightly News, Fox Business Network and all four major broadcast affiliates in Baltimore. “I am honored to receive this recognition and must thank not only PRSA, but my team at Fallston Group for supporting my growth and empowering me to achieve this level of success for the firm and our clients,” said Hankey. “This is just the beginning of what I hope is a prosperous career in public relations.”
During Time of Crisis, World’s Most Powerful Mobilize for Common Cause
Despite the horrific devastation we all witnessed two weeks ago, it’s encouraging to see some of the world’s most powerful leaders affirmatively put their differences aside for a common cause.
Data Breach: Not “If,” But “When”
Imagine everything from cell phones, automobiles and even coffee makers having network connectivity. Find out what can be done to help companies minimize data breach risk.
Spiritual Leadership with Chaplain Joe Hart
In the 10th installment of Fallston Group’s 15-Minute Leadership Quick Hit, Rob Weinhold speaks with Chaplain Joe Hart, Director of Spiritual Support Services at GBMC and Executive Director of GBMC’s Center for Spiritual Support Training. Tune into this moving discussion and find out why Joe thinks the ability to understand the human condition is so critical to spiritual and other leaders, alike. Joe Hart Chaplain Hart oversees the spiritual and emotional needs of GBMC’s patients, families and staff. A board-certified chaplain, he earned a bachelor’s degree in gerontology and health care from Salisbury University; and a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology, and master’s of divinity from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. He continued his studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in church interior design consultation, and most recently studied mind body medicine at Harvard Divinity school. Prior to joining GBMC, Chaplain Hart served in various ministerial capacities throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area, working in various healthcare and teaching ministries. Chaplain Hart is a clinical supervisor at Loyola University Maryland in the MA, MS and Ph.D. programs. He is a consultant and adviser at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program. He serves as a member of the Mid-Atlantic Region Ethics Committee for Genesis Elder Care and is a trustee of the Institute for Christian and Jewish studies. He is a clinical supervisor with the Wesley United Methodist Seminary in Washington, D,C, with students in the process toward ordination. He supervises candidates for the permanent diaconate for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore and candidates for ordination for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. Chaplain Hart serves on the board of the Williams S. Baer School Partnership for children with special needs.
6 Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween
Along with the tricks, treats, ghouls and goblins, come spooky Halloween safety hazards that cannot be ignored. To stay safe this Halloween, implement a simple security plan, and keep in mind these 6 tips when trick-or-treating.
Volkswagen’s Scandal Demands Transparency, Quickly
Dieselgate shows no signs of abating. How Volkswagen reacts in the coming days and weeks will surely determine its fate going forward.
Crisis Leadership: National Preparedness Month
“For 42 years, I’ve been making small regular deposits in this bank of experience, education and training. And on Jan. 15, the balance was sufficient so that I could make a very large withdrawal.”
Fallston Group Honored by SmartCEO as a 2015 Cornerstone Awards Finalist for Harford County
Fallston Group, LLC was honored as a business making an impact on its community and selected by SmartCEO as a 2015 Cornerstone Awards finalist for Harford County in a lunch celebration on August 12, 2015. “Being a part of the social fabric of the community we live, work and raise a family in is a prominent Fallston Group value,” said Fallston Group Principal Rob Weinhold. “We encourage our team members to participate in local nonprofit boards and perform community service work by offering paid time off for such contributions.” Fallston Group was selected and honored as one of two finalists for Harford County’s Small division. Chesapeake Environmental Management, Inc. took home the award for the division. SmartCEO received more than 60 applications from Baltimore area businesses and organizations for this year’s Cornerstone Awards and awarded the first-ever Landmark Award to Frederick County for making the largest investment in its local communities and region at large. “It’s no secret that Greater Baltimore is home to some of the region’s most impactful companies. Moreover, they have become part of the fabric of the communities in which they reside,” says Jaime Nespor-Zawmon, president of SmartCEO events. “These companies are economic drivers, innovators and exemplary community stewards—they are true cornerstones of their communities. For that, we honor them.” Nearly 200 executives and decision-makers attended the high-energy lunch celebration to honor all 2015 Cornerstone Awards finalists and winners and their achievements. The event kicked off with a networking reception, followed by a video-packed awards presentation that commemorated each company for their contributions to their local communities and the region at large. About the Cornerstone Awards The Cornerstone Awards program honors businesses headquartered in the communities surrounding the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., metropolitan markets. These companies are not only economic drivers, they are also exemplary stewards. Finalists include companies of all sizes and industry segments—whether brought to their locale by a new business venture, a relocation or an expansion, these companies have made a positive impact on job creation and retention, market competition and philanthropy.
Community Leadership with Celia Neustadt
In the 9th installment of Fallston Group’s 15-Minute Leadership Quick Hit, we are joined by Celia Neustadt, Executive Director of The Inner Harbor Project, a Baltimore-based youth-led effort to improve community relations and determine solutions to social issues that divide our society. Celia Neustadt Like many of The Inner Harbor Project’s youth leaders, Celia attended Baltimore City College high school. Growing up in Baltimore City, she was exposed to urban disparities at a young age. Celia attended Pomona College in Southern California and received a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a focus on community-led research and public spaces. She assisted on community-led research projects in Ontario, Canada and served as a research assistant at The Johns Hopkins University, where she contributed to public health research which has been used to advocate for more comprehensive health services for poorer Baltimoreans. Celia launched The Inner Harbor Project after winning a grant from the Napier Foundation in 2012. Since its launch, The Inner Harbor Project has employed 40 teenagers who have conducted more than 50 focus groups with stakeholders in the Inner. In 2014, IHP announced five initiatives based on its research and began its formal partnerships with the Baltimore Police Department, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, and the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Motivated by a lifelong love of Baltimore City and a belief in the power of youth to change their own circumstances, Celia considers herself the facilitator of this project, bridging the gap between disenfranchised young people and the urban powers-that-be to build a more peaceful, inclusive city. About The Inner Harbor Project The Inner Harbor Project is a model for social change that identifies teenagers who are leaders among their peers, equips them with research and professional skills, and organizes them to come up with solutions to issues that divide our society on the basis of race, class and culture. The Inner Harbor Project focuses on public space because it is the place where different social needs compete and where we can pioneer effective approaches to harmonious coexistence.
Crisis Leadership: Lessons From The Ultimate Team Sport
In Crew, great coxswains (like great crisis leaders) are part visionary, part strategist, part coach and always operating within a predictive mindset while considering each nuance.
