BRAVE Public Relations announced today the addition of University of Georgia graduate Laurel Haislip to its team of lifestyle, entertainment and retail PR specialists. In the position of junior account executive, Haislip will handle media relations, event planning, crisis management and strategy execution for brands such as The Fresh Market, Pike Nurseries, Aurora Theatre and Simon. Haislip will service Simon centers across the east coast including St. Charles Towne Center, Williamsburg Premium Outlets, Queenstown Premium Outlets and Norfolk Premium Outlets.  In addition, she will assist in the management of social media channels for BRAVE Public Relations.

“Laurel has an admirable work ethic and exhibits a can-do approach in everything she handles for BRAVE PR,” said Kristin Cowart, founder and CEO of BRAVE Public Relations. “She is an excellent communicator, and her dedication to our clients --  and their success -- makes her an ideal addition to our team!”

Haislip, a 2016 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia Honors Program, began her public relations career as an intern with MRPR, Function and 360 Media, where she worked alongside clients such as Lakewood Amphitheatre, Krog Street Market, ADAC and the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Post graduation, Haislip served as assistant to the CEO at Harris Park Homes, where she handled website management, contractor communication and public relations.