| Jen Dobrzelecki |
Jen Dobrzelecki, a more than 20-year PR veteran, has joined Affect technology, healthcare and professional services firm as senior VP.
She founded and led the New York office of Lewis Global Communications. She was previously the U.S. head for M&C Saatchi PR, and has served as executive director at Golin and vice president at CKPR.
Dobrzelecki built and managed teams for clients across such sectors as technology, health and wellness, food and beverage and consumer goods.
“Jen is an accomplished and admired PR leader who also has the hustle and grit that we value at Affect. She is joining the company at an opportune time to help us elevate our team and our work on behalf of our clients,” said Affect president and founder Sandra Fathi.

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