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Helene Solomon is the founder of Solomon McCown & Company and is widely recognized for bringing an entrepreneurial spirit and keen sense of strategic thinking to the recognition, definition and protection of mission-focused organizations and businesses.
Helene melds a track record of work for some of the most recognized brands in their fields with an understanding of and passion for issues that stem from her background in politics and experience in the public sector and serving on boards. Working closely with CEOs, she has a unique ability to envision the communication approaches that achieve strategic objectives.
A well-respected expert in the fields of public affairs and crisis management, Helene has attracted attention for her handling of the Planned Parenthood shooting incident of 1994, and for helping the Pearl family establish The Daniel Pearl Foundation in the aftermath of The Wall Street Journal reporter's murder.
Helene has participated in a wide variety of panel discussions and forums that examine corporate response to and preparation for dealing with litigation and crises that impact brands and leaders. She has provided commentary nationally on CNN, NBC Nightly News, NBC's Today Show, MSNBC, and FOX TV News, and in local print and broadcast media.
Helene is active in Greater Boston community affairs, serving on the board of directors of the Visiting Nurse Association of Boston, Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, and B'nai B'rith Housing. She also serves on the Dean's Advisory Committee at Boston University 's College of Communications, The Commonwealth Institute's Executive Women's Advisory Board, and the Advisory Board of Boston Women Communicators. She recently was appointed to Combined Jewish Philanthropy's Elder Services Committee responsible for overseeing and allocating CJP's grants to service providers who meet the needs of Greater Boston seniors. She is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Helene received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University College of Communications. She is a recipient of the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Abigail Adams Award, which recognizes her longstanding support of women and the community. She is a lifetime member of The Publicity Club of New England and has twice served as its president, and has been selected as a Crystal Bell Winner, which recognized her significant contributions to the field of public relations. She is also a member of the editorial board of PR News.
Helene has a master's degree in communications/public affairs journalism from The American University and a bachelor's degree in public communication from Boston University.
| Click here to access an interview with Helene that appeared in BellRinger, a publication of The Publicity Club of New England. |
