Abby Jensen Leary

Abby Jensen Leary has a diverse work experience in the field of communications and public relations. Abby is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Corporate Communications at Focus Brands LLC since September 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Manager in Development Franchise & Industry PR at the same company from January 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining Focus Brands, Abby had a long tenure at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) where they held multiple roles. Abby worked as a Global Brand Experience Manager for Holiday Inn from January 2020 to December 2020. Prior to that, they served as a Brand Communications Manager for various IHG brands such as Americas New Brands and Extended Stay, avid™ hotels, and Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites & Candlewood Suites. Abby started their career at IHG as an Associate Brand Communications Manager for avid™ hotels in August 2017.

Abby also gained valuable work experience at Porter Novelli as a Strategic Alliance Services Intern. During their time there in May 2014, they monitored media coverage, conducted research, drafted social media content, and assisted with crisis monitoring.

Additionally, Abby worked as a Porter Novelli Team Member at Creative Consultants and served as the Vice President of Programs for UGA IABC. Abby also held positions at Ramsey Student Center as a Strength and Conditioning Manager and at PHD as a PHD Worldwide Grady Scholar.

Abby's early professional experiences include being a Corporate Communications Intern at InterContinental Hotels Group and a Research Assistant at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, where they also briefly served as a Student Representative.

In January 2012, Abby worked as a Public Relations/Event Planning Intern at Community Boutique.

Overall, Abby Jensen Leary has a well-rounded work experience in strategic corporate communications, brand management, public relations, and event planning.

Abby Jensen Leary holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Relations/Image Management from The University of Georgia. Prior to that, they completed their College Prep with Honors education at Alan C. Pope High School.