Briana Shymkus

Briana Shymkus has extensive experience in marketing and public relations. Briana worked at the American Thoracic Society from 2016 to the present, starting as a Senior Marketing Manager and later becoming Associate Director of Marketing. Prior to that, they worked at PRSA from 2008 to 2016, where they held various roles including Marketing Manager, Copywriter/Editor, and Public Relations Associate. Briana also gained experience as an Account Executive at MacMillan Communications from 2007 to 2008 and as a Senior Account Executive at Thirty Ink Media & Marketing, Inc. from 2006 to 2007. Throughout their career, Briana has been involved in developing marketing campaigns, creating promotional materials, writing copy, managing media relations, and tracking media coverage for clients.

Briana Shymkus obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Central Missouri in the years 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they pursued General Studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1999 to 2001. Briana later earned a Master of Arts degree in Mass Communication from the University of Central Missouri in the year 2004 to 2005.