Maria Chrissovergis is an award-winning journalist who spent many years as a reporter and anchor for NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates covering stories across the country. During that time, she also collaborated with many newspapers and spent time writing articles to dive deeper into the stories she covered on television. From covering George W. Bush on 9/11 to award winning investigative reports, Maria’s passion for writing is what fueled her love for the television news industry.
Anastasia Mankin is a University of Florida marketing graduate with extensive experience in digital marketing having worked on impressive social media campaigns with various brands including non-profit agencies. Anastasia comes to the MC PR Agency team with account management experience from other agencies. During her time at the University of Florida, Anastasia quickly gravitated to the world of marketing due to her passion for creative writing, content marketing and the ever-changing world of social media. As MC PR Agency’s Director of Digital Marketing, Anastasia researches new social media platforms and their advantages and benefits for the industries MC PR Agency represents. Her ability to create social media marketing campaigns that are engaging and populate impressive viewership numbers makes Anastasia an integral member of the Maria Chrissovergis Public Relations team. Anastasia was part of the Collegiate Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2013.
Natalie Salem is an Indiana University Kelley School of Business graduate with degrees in Human Resources and Management. Natalie comes to MC PR & Marketing with six years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector including brand management, client relations, merchandising and fundraising. While in the non-profit sector, Natalie executed organization strategy to help clients achieve their goal of taking their organization to new heights by thinking outside the box. Her passion for social media and creative content motivates her to deliver media campaigns that stand out. One of Natalie’s specialties is identifying and developing a client’s voice and their narrative for their brand. In her spare time, Natalie loves traveling, trying new restaurants and exploring her new city – Jacksonville, Florida.
Molly-Anne Seymour is a University of North Florida graduate with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and a minor in Marketing. After moving here from the UK at the age of 16, Molly has spent time building a platform on social media and has had many partnerships with companies that provided her with valuable experience and understanding in building a brand and leveraging the power of social media marketing. Molly spent her final semester at college interning with the State Attorney’s Office, where she assisted the Communications Director with writing press releases and managing social media accounts. Her experience and passion for social media partnered with her journalism skills have enabled her to create content to help companies define their audience, articulate their messaging, grow their consumer base, and stand out from all the noise. Molly enjoys living in Jacksonville because it is so close to the beach, and in her spare time loves to be with her family.
Effie Quintana graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2003 with a fine arts degree in graphic design. Over the past decade her work experience has included (but not limited to) graphic design, video animation and illustration. She is a true artist with a creative mind that continually produces work that is eye catching, professional and always one of a kind. Her creativity and passion for executing exactly what the client envisions is what makes Effie an important part of the Maria Chrissovergis Public Relations Agency team. However, if the client is willing to relinquish some creative control, Effie has a brilliant way of collaborating with the MC PR Agency team to design a creative product that will always hit the mark!
Samantha Brewer has more than a decade of graphic design experience in every aspect of new and legacy media. Samantha’s work has supported public affairs campaigns, corporate positioning, social marketing, advertising, and collateral production. As homebuyers across Florida flip through the pages of marketing and collateral material promoting developments including St. Joe Company and the HGTV Smart Home 2013 community of Paradise Key South Beach, they are looking at the work of Samantha Brewer’s. Her creativity, attention to detail and ability to captivate the target market through her creative design has made Samantha an important part of the Maria Chrissovergis Public Relations Agency team. Samantha has a degree in fine art from the University of North Florida.
Dana Jiles’ career path has taken her across the country and through several different industries over the past 12 years, but all in the public relations, advertising and marketing realm. Her creativity, passion and ability to market the companies she has worked for led Dana to her most favorite role as a trainer – teaching employees how to effectively market and sell products. A graduate of Jacksonville University, Dana spent many years in the Jacksonville real estate industry working for the largest management company in the nation. While climbing the industry ladder she landed in the same office with MC PR President and Owner, Maria Chrissovergis, working for one of the world’s largest publication companies of enthusiast magazines. As the strongest member of Maria’s sales force Dana effectively assisted clients with all their advertising, marketing and public relations needs. And in the down spiral of the real estate market, her clients praised Dana for her strategy of marketing on a shoestring budget. Dana’s ability to collaborate with clients, create an advertising campaign and bring it to life online and in print make her a vital part of the Maria Chrissovergis Public Relations team. Dana has quickly grown the agency’s client portfolio in our Charleston, South Carolina office. Her sales and marketing experience coupled with her training expertise have made Dana an invaluable extension to each of our clients.
