Karen Blanchard, APR

Current

Co-owner at Magnolia Sky Communicaitons, Inc.
Trustee at Public Relations Foundation of Houston
ETC - Communications Committee Chairwoman at Houston Technology Center

President at Naumann Blanchard, LLC
Board of Directors at PRSA

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Past

Vice President, Public Relations at The Padgett Group
Sr. Director of Communications at Texas Energy Center
Public Affairs Manager at La. Public Service Commission

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Education

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Houston

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Karen Blanchard, APR’s Experience

Co-owner

Magnolia Sky Communicaitons, Inc.

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

November 2009 — Present (1 month)

Magnolia Sky Communications offers expertise in public relations and public affairs planning and implementation, as well as content development writing for businesses, associations, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Additionally, Magnolia Sky helps other communication professionals manage work overflow by leveraging seasoned consultants on an as-needed basis to expand and to enhance existing staff's capabilities.

Magnolia Sky Communication’s practice areas include corporate communications, event planning, media/social relations, issues management, community relations, presentation/media training, and other stakeholder relationship building and maintenance strategies and public relations management. The company’s comprehensive services afford area businesses and organizations with a holistic approach to strategic business development and communications. Magnolia Sky maages communication for businesses, government, and organizations in the Greater Houston area.
Trustee

Public Relations Foundation of Houston

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2009 — Present (7 months)

Formed by PRSA Houston's board in 2001 with an initial seed grant, PRFH has grown its scholarship funds through silent auctions, a professional development fundraiser last November and individual donations. Chapter members and guests will have an upcoming opportunity to contribute to PRFH through its silent auction held in conjunction with this year's Excalibur Awards on June 9.

PRFH was formed to support educational excellence by helping prepare high school and college students for careers in public relations and communication. The group will award student scholarships and distribute funds to educational programs that support public relations and communication.
ETC - Communications Committee Chairwoman

Houston Technology Center

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

Building a successful technology company requires more than just an entrepreneurial spirit; it requires a business environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Houston is home to a number of resources that make it easy for you to do just that - from specialized associations to major tech-friendly corporations. So how do you take advantage of these resources?

The answer is simple: Houston Technology Center's Emerging Technology Council (ETC). At the ETC, we specialize in helping technology companies tap into everything Houston has to offer. Think of us as your technology "concierge" - a group that provides single-point access to the organizationsand institutions here to help you succeed.

There is a variety of networking and learning programs and materials designed to assist you in generating new business opportunities and producing innovative technologies.
President

Naumann Blanchard, LLC

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

Naumann Blanchard, LLC offers expertise in public relations and public affairs planning and implementation, as well as content development writing for businesses and government agencies. Additionally, Naumann Blanchard, LLC helps other communication professionals manage work overflow by leveraging a seasoned consultant on an as-needed basis to expand and to enhance existing staff's capabilities. Naumann Blanchard, LLC is certified by METRO Houston and the Port of Houston Authority.
Board of Directors

PRSA

(Non-Profit; Public Relations and Communications industry)

1998 — Present (11 years )

Board of Directors

PRSA Houston is one of the nation's largest and most active chapters of the Public Relations Society of America. Founded in 1950, PRSA Houston focuses on helping members become more valuable to their organizations and clients, and therefore become more successful professionally, by providing peer-based support;
encouraging professional growth through participation in educational programs and leadership roles; and promoting the highest standards of professional competence and ethics.