Christina McKenna
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Mark Gilman
Christina is a savvy reputation management and crisis communications pro who has a unique gift of being able to command attention in any boardroom setting. Having worked on both sides of the media world, she possesses the objective insight to steer any company or corporate leader out of trouble or along a cautionary path keeping them out of harms way. An expert media trainer, public relations and speech presentation pro, Christina's extensive background in not only helping companies achieve successful media engagement but anticipating issues, makes her one of the area's leading go-to media strategists. She is a pleasure to work with and her no-nonsense style enables her to get right to the issue at hand without a lot of wasted jargon and billable time.
Scott Worden
We've hired Christina on multiple occasions to provide media and presentation training to some of the top executives within Magna and its groups. The results have been fantastic: the people who received the training are better prepared and more adept at handing media interviews and public speaking events. One executive described it as the best training he's ever received. Christina's ability to connect with people and teach them how to be better communicators is remarkable, and we value her as a resource to our team.
John Jackson
A natural leader and inspiring manager, Christina excels at identifying and eliminating obstacles to progress and taking bold steps to get results---particularly in in environments where past efforts have stalled or failed. Whether they are her direct reports, supervisors, or clients, people look to Christina for guidance and readily follow her lead. She gets things moving, regardless of whether that involves motivating those on her team or rolling up her own sleeves. Beyond being a strong manager, she is a gifted communication strategist, who brings creativity, tenacity and a sense of humor to every project.
Mark Gilman
Christina is a savvy reputation management and crisis communications pro who has a unique gift of being able to command attention in any boardroom setting. Having worked on both sides of the media world, she possesses the objective insight to steer any company or corporate leader out of trouble or along a cautionary path keeping them out of harms way. An expert media trainer, public relations and speech presentation pro, Christina's extensive background in not only helping companies achieve successful media engagement but anticipating issues, makes her one of the area's leading go-to media strategists. She is a pleasure to work with and her no-nonsense style enables her to get right to the issue at hand without a lot of wasted jargon and billable time.
Scott Worden
We've hired Christina on multiple occasions to provide media and presentation training to some of the top executives within Magna and its groups. The results have been fantastic: the people who received the training are better prepared and more adept at handing media interviews and public speaking events. One executive described it as the best training he's ever received. Christina's ability to connect with people and teach them how to be better communicators is remarkable, and we value her as a resource to our team.
John Jackson
A natural leader and inspiring manager, Christina excels at identifying and eliminating obstacles to progress and taking bold steps to get results---particularly in in environments where past efforts have stalled or failed. Whether they are her direct reports, supervisors, or clients, people look to Christina for guidance and readily follow her lead. She gets things moving, regardless of whether that involves motivating those on her team or rolling up her own sleeves. Beyond being a strong manager, she is a gifted communication strategist, who brings creativity, tenacity and a sense of humor to every project.
Mark Gilman
Christina is a savvy reputation management and crisis communications pro who has a unique gift of being able to command attention in any boardroom setting. Having worked on both sides of the media world, she possesses the objective insight to steer any company or corporate leader out of trouble or along a cautionary path keeping them out of harms way. An expert media trainer, public relations and speech presentation pro, Christina's extensive background in not only helping companies achieve successful media engagement but anticipating issues, makes her one of the area's leading go-to media strategists. She is a pleasure to work with and her no-nonsense style enables her to get right to the issue at hand without a lot of wasted jargon and billable time.
Scott Worden
We've hired Christina on multiple occasions to provide media and presentation training to some of the top executives within Magna and its groups. The results have been fantastic: the people who received the training are better prepared and more adept at handing media interviews and public speaking events. One executive described it as the best training he's ever received. Christina's ability to connect with people and teach them how to be better communicators is remarkable, and we value her as a resource to our team.
John Jackson
A natural leader and inspiring manager, Christina excels at identifying and eliminating obstacles to progress and taking bold steps to get results---particularly in in environments where past efforts have stalled or failed. Whether they are her direct reports, supervisors, or clients, people look to Christina for guidance and readily follow her lead. She gets things moving, regardless of whether that involves motivating those on her team or rolling up her own sleeves. Beyond being a strong manager, she is a gifted communication strategist, who brings creativity, tenacity and a sense of humor to every project.
Mark Gilman
Christina is a savvy reputation management and crisis communications pro who has a unique gift of being able to command attention in any boardroom setting. Having worked on both sides of the media world, she possesses the objective insight to steer any company or corporate leader out of trouble or along a cautionary path keeping them out of harms way. An expert media trainer, public relations and speech presentation pro, Christina's extensive background in not only helping companies achieve successful media engagement but anticipating issues, makes her one of the area's leading go-to media strategists. She is a pleasure to work with and her no-nonsense style enables her to get right to the issue at hand without a lot of wasted jargon and billable time.
Scott Worden
We've hired Christina on multiple occasions to provide media and presentation training to some of the top executives within Magna and its groups. The results have been fantastic: the people who received the training are better prepared and more adept at handing media interviews and public speaking events. One executive described it as the best training he's ever received. Christina's ability to connect with people and teach them how to be better communicators is remarkable, and we value her as a resource to our team.
John Jackson
A natural leader and inspiring manager, Christina excels at identifying and eliminating obstacles to progress and taking bold steps to get results---particularly in in environments where past efforts have stalled or failed. Whether they are her direct reports, supervisors, or clients, people look to Christina for guidance and readily follow her lead. She gets things moving, regardless of whether that involves motivating those on her team or rolling up her own sleeves. Beyond being a strong manager, she is a gifted communication strategist, who brings creativity, tenacity and a sense of humor to every project.
Experience
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Bluestone Executive Communications
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jan 2011 - Present
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McKenna Associates
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Communications
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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NSTAR Electric Co
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United States
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Utilities
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Director of Media Relations
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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Suffolk University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Professor, Journalism
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2001 - 2003
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WHDH TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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TV News Reporter
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2000 - 2001
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KIRO TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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TV News Reporter
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1995 - 2000
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WRIC TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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TV News Reporter and Anchor
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1993 - 1995
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Writer and 24-Hour News Beat Anchor
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1991 - 1992
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Education
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Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Master's, Journalism -
University of Chicago
Bachelor's, Political Science
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