Crisis management firm Dezenhall Resouces has added three new members to its team. Tana Giraldo comes on as counselor, Reilly McDonnell takes an associate position and Elizabeth Guillot will serve as a staff assistant.
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Giraldo most recently served as executive assistant to Samantha Power for the United States Mission to the United Nations in New York City. She’ll be tasked with bolstering the firm’s traditional media outreach.
McDonnell comes over from Ketchum, where she specialized in earned media and managed third party influencers. Her focus will be on supporting client teams and media engagement.
Recent Clemson University graduate Elizabeth Guillot brings experience garnered interning for both the U.S. Senate and U.S. Air Forces Pacific Region.
“Tana, Reilly and Elizabeth are impressive additions, and I’m excited for the unique perspectives and capabilities they bring to the table on behalf of our clients,” said Eric Dezenhall, CEO of Dezenhall Resources.

(L to R) Tana Giraldo, Reilly McDonnell & Elizabeth Guillot
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