Julie Talenfeld - jtalenfeld@boardroompr.com

Boardroom Communications' founder and president, has a history of innovation and client service.

From the early days of her communications career, Julie has had one goal: To be the top resource for creative media and publicity. Julie began as an intern on CNN’s national assignment desk in Washington, D.C. and as a writer and associate producer for its award-winning show, Crossfire. As a 22-year-old business reporter, she founded and produced the Florida Business Report, the first statewide business radio show, eventually syndicated on 30 stations. Julie later left to direct public relations for J.T. Moran Financial, a 20-office, $100 million New York investment banking firm.

At the age of 25 she started Boardroom Communications to provide exceptional media coverage to a wide variety of clients in industries focusing on the legal, real estate, banking, corporate, retail, education and non-profit sectors. Today, she is in the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, has earned the prestigious "Up and Comer" and "Forty Under Forty" Award from the South Florida Business Journal, and has repeatedly been named a Finalist for the publication’s Businesswoman of the Year and Company of the Year.

Boardroom also has been listed as a Top-25 woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Journal. Dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, Julie serves as a board member of Florida’s Children First, the state's most influential child advocacy organization, the Worklife Balance Institute of Balance Magazine and Margaux's Miracle Foundation. Under her leadership, her firm provides pro bono P.R. services to Florida’s Children First, Broward Legal Aid and Margaux’s Miracle Foundation. In 2007, Boardroom sponsored the Boys and Girls Club Dollars and Strikes Night at the Marlins game and Julie and her family sponsored JAFCO's annual Hanukkah party at the Children's Village. A South Florida native, she attended Boston University and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Journalism.

Don Silver - donsil@boardroompr.com

Executive Chief Operating Officer, brings 25-plus years of successful public relations and marketing management experience to the firm.

Don's contacts with top-tier business, technology and trade publications have generated impressive media for the firm's clients. With numerous public companies as clients, Don has experience in media relations, financial relations and crisis communications. He sits on the board of directors of the Gold Coast Venture Club as Vice President of Communications; the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), South Florida Chapter, charged with communications; and Broward Partnership for the Homeless, where he is Chairman the Marketing Committee. Prior to joining Boardroom, he held senior-level management positions with two consumer products companies. As national sales manage at Forster Manufacturing, Don introduced five new product lines helping the company gain national prominence in the sporting goods, hardware and craft markets. Don also held management positions with Duracell , USA for more than a decade. A native of South Florida , Don received a B.B.A. in Marketing and Physical Distribution from Florida Atlantic University.

Executive Vice President, specializes in crisis communications and media training and has created media campaigns for some of the firm's highest profile clients.

Prior to entering the public relations field, Todd worked for 16 years in the television news business at the local and network levels. He served as an Executive Producer for WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida where he spearheaded coverage for major news events including the Pope's historic visit to Cuba and the Democratic and Republican political conventions. He covered the historic Presidential election recount in Florida and South Florida connections to the World Trade Center bombing for ABC News. Todd also worked at WJBK-TV, a CBS affiliate in Detroit, Michigan and was nominated for a regional Emmy award for one of his 11 p.m. newscasts. Todd began his television career in Sarasota, Florida as an on-air anchor/reporter, producer, and later as News Director for an ABC affiliate. He currently chairman of the board of the Weston Business Chamber of Commerce, a board member of Florida's Children First, and an advisory board member for the Seafarer's House. Todd graduated with a B.S. degree in Broadcast News from the University Florida in 1984. He is married to Channel 10 anchorwoman Kristi Krueger and has two young children

Caren Berg - cberg@boardroompr.com

Vice President, has more than 20 years experience in business-to-business public relations and strategic planning.

Caren is adept at writing a wide variety of public relations materials from brochures, newsletters and company bylines to corporate speeches and audio-video voice-overs. Caren represents numerous high profile companies, including high-tech and Internet firms,travel and tourism accounts, and medical technology. Caren's experience includes trade show representation, employee relations, product rollout, crisis management and media relations. While in New York, she was a group supervisor, with clients including cable companies, audio-video manufacturers and shipping lines, both formulating and executing all aspects of the public relations campaign. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a Benjamin Franklin scholar.

Senior Account Executive, specializes in media relations, with an emphasis on professional services, healthcare, retail and real estate.

Her extensive experience in these industries allow her to handle a variety of client needs ranging from case publicity, press conferences and crisis communications to trade show representation and product unveilings. In addition, she is responsible for developing strategy, messaging and managing her account teams and their operation.

She engages in regular contact with top-tier media such as the Associated Press, New York Times and USA Today to secure feature coverage for her clients. Jennifer is active within the community with organizations such as the Legal Marketing Association and Public Relations Society of America, and serves on the board of Margaux’s Miracle, a non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication of all childhood cancer. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Relations.

Community Relations Manager, has experience representing clients in the non-profit, education, retail, healthcare and legal industries.

Her work focuses on media relations in strategy and planning, as well as community relations. Beth is co-chair of Club Red, the American Red Cross of Broward County’s young professionals networking group, and is a member of the Gold Coast PR Council. Prior to joining the firm, Beth worked at Venture Productions, ITV and Enteraktion.net on behalf of NBC 6. She graduated with honors from Florida Atlantic University where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in communications with a specialty of television productions and is a member of Lambda Pi Eta the national communication honor society.

Senior Account Executive with experience in Media Relations, Event Management, Product Launch and Placement, Community Relations and Marketing.

Jennifer handles all aspects of public relations and marketing campaigns from strategic planning to implementation. With a diverse background including retail, entertainment, hospitality & dining, interior design, automotive, legal and medical, she has had the opportunity to launch products on a national level and help clients with community outreach efforts. Jennifer has worked in markets such as South Florida, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C, Atlanta, Philadelphia and North Carolina. In addition, Jennifer has experience with advertising campaigns and marketing collateral materials. With a passion for media, she has worked with print, broadcast, radio and internet media on a local, regional and national level. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations.

Tracy McTeague - tmcteague@boardroompr.com

Account Executive, has a background in media and community relations as well as marketing.

She is an experienced public relations writer, drafting materials including brochures, newsletters and annual reports. Prior to joining the firm, Tracy worked for the marketing department of the Regional Workforce Board in Ocala, Florida. She also organized special events and wrote weekly columns for two local newspapers. Tracy has a Bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Marielle Sologuren- msologuren@boardroompr.com

Account Executive, is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration.

Prior to joining the firm, Marielle worked as a Production Assistant at the Chicago Festival Association, the non-profit organization that produces Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. She is experienced in media relations, community relations, fundraising, event production, visual communications and writing for a wide variety of public relations materials. Her clients include retailers, real estate developers, law firms, schools and non-profit organizations.

Michelle Friedman - mfriedman@boardroompr.com

Account Coordinator, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration.

Her past work experience includes internships with Studio 51 at New York Life Insurance Company and the University of Florida Foundation. Her background ranges from working with local nonprofit organizations to an international fitness equipment and apparel company.

Carolyn Popescu - cpopescu@boardroompr.com

Assistant Account Executive, graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University with a degree is communication studies.

She has experience in writing, producing and designing collateral materials and websites. Her clients include law firms, insurance, nonprofits and marine. Before joining Boardroom, she was employed with Claire’s Stores in retail banking and corporate cash management.