PRINCIPAL

Jennifer Brandino is a senior communications strategist and Elmore’s director of employee relations and engagement. In this role, she fosters and infuses Elmore’s culture and core values into all of the firm’s operations. A trained meeting facilitator, she also provides communications consultation, media training, and speaking training for select clients. Jennifer joined Elmore in 2019.

With 30 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations, Jennifer is a seasoned communications professional who brings a balance of big-picture strategic thinking and incredible attention to detail to her work. Clients appreciate Jennifer as an excellent listener with keen intuition who is thoughtful and strategic in her recommendations. Past industry experience includes maritime, economic development, funeral service, K-12 education, early childhood education, and regional flood control across corporate, government and nonprofit organizations.

Jennifer graduated cum laude from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and a minor in English. She received her Accredited Business Communicator designation from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The New Orleans and Houston chapters of IABC have recognized Jennifer’s work with several Bronze Quill Awards, including Best of Division and Best of Show. Her work also has earned recognition from the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Her past and present volunteer activities reflect causes close to Jennifer’s heart and include leadership development, literacy, and women’s and children’s issues. Originally from New Orleans, Jennifer loves Mardi Gras, mysteries, escape rooms, crafting, and crawfish.