Jamie Haines

Jamie Haines has extensive work experience in communications and public relations. They started their career as the Director of Communications at the United Way of Hartford in 1977. They then held various roles in public affairs and PR, including as the Director of Public Affairs at the National Fire Protection Association and the VP of Marketing & Public Relations at Plimoth Plantation. In 1997, they worked as a Communications Manager at Fidelity Investments and later as a Communications Representative at AARP. From 2000 to 2007, they served as the Director of National Promotion at WGBH. Finally, Jamie joined American Public Television in 2007 and held several positions, including Director of Communications and Vice President of Communications (retired in April 2021, currently working on part-time projects).

Jamie Haines attended Kent State University from 1968 to 1971, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/PR and Pre-Law. Prior to that, from 1967 to 1968, Jamie attended the University of Miami, also pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Pre-Med. Jamie's high school education was completed at Duxbury High School, where the field of study was Journalism/Public Relations, Pre-Law, although the specific years of attendance are unavailable.