Jennifer Heilman, who was communications staffer for Arlington (VA) county government has joined Stratacomm in Washington.
As Arlington spokesperson, she led media relations, crisis communications and social media programs in support of the county's public works, transportation, infrastructure and sustainability efforts.
Heilman handled the content duties and revamp of the county's website to increase user accessibility and transparency.
Prior to the government work, Heilman was communications director for the Prevention of Blindness Society and PA officer at the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
Makovsky & Co. officially ended its operations on June 30 after a 47-year run as an independent New York-based firm.
Adfero, the DC-based public affairs shop that served the healthcare, technology and energy sectors, closed its doors on June 30.
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Vogel Group, a DC-headquartered government affairs and consulting firm, forms a strategic partnership with Montreal-based public affairs firm Boléro Stratégies... Matter Communications launches project-based offerings for B2C companies looking to increase brand awareness and visibility... Tucker/Hall, a Tampa-based PR and public affairs firm, opens a new office in Orlando. 
