Jenifer Hudson

Board Member

Jennifer R. Hudson, APR President, ThinkBeyond Public Relations Jennifer is on a mission to change the world one PR pro at a time. As a strategic communications advocate, trainer, mentor, consultant and speaker, her superpower is helping PR leaders step boldly into their role as the trusted advisor every organization needs. During her 25-year career in corporate communications, Jennifer has always sought to broaden the role of public relations. She leads trainings and workshops on core values, vision, and mission; strategic communications planning; and corporate messaging. In her signature program, Corporate Messaging for Communicators, Jennifer shows experienced PR pros how to engage the varied, diverse voices behind brands so they can help organizations create more authentic, inclusive communications. She has spoken at Public Relations Society of America chapter events, on podcasts and in magazine interviews about the need for PR pros to embrace strategic communications as a de facto approach to their work. Jennifer is a certified mentor and coach with The Venture Mentoring Team, Radical Partners and 1909 Accelerator, which support entrepreneurs and social impact leaders. She is past president of PRSA Greater Fort Lauderdale and a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Jennifer has also been a member, board director, or committee member with various nonprofits and professional associations in South Florida. Fluent in Spanish, she has worked throughout Latin America and lived in Spain, England and Mexico. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Austin College in Sherman, Texas and a master’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of North Texas. She is also accredited in public relations (APR). Jennifer adores spending time with her family, delicious food (usually healthy and organic), exercise, and all things Spain.

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