Buffy E. Harakidas

Buffy brings over fifteen years of marketing, special event production and public relations experience to the JSA team, including more than eight years in the technology and telecom sectors at an award-winning consulting firm. As VP of Account Management, she plays an integral role across JSA account teams, strategizing, directing and developing content for clients, including blogs, case studies, thought leadership articles and press releases.

Utilizing a creative yet strategic approach to marketing and communications, Buffy has worked with a multitude of top Data Center, IoT, Unified Communications, Managed Services, Cloud Computing and Infrastructure providers across the globe. In addition, Buffy has produced some of the tech industry’s most acclaimed events, including Who’s Who In Technology, IoTuesday, The Carriers Ball, a national awards show and networking event, and the renowned Technology Fall Forum, held annually in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room.

Prior to joining JSA, Buffy was Director of Marketing and Events at Chorus Communications, a nationally recognized technology consulting firm. Buffy contributed significantly to the firm’s increased brand visibility and multiple awards. During her eight-year tenure in this role, Buffy also developed several lead-generating campaigns, website launches, video marketing initiatives, and stellar influencer marketing and social media strategies. Additionally, she led and directed the company’s annual black-tie gala, Hair O’ The Dog, that was named Best Event in Philly and was awarded a citation from the City of Philadelphia in 2019 for its philanthropic efforts.

Buffy has been featured in numerous industry and lifestyle publications including, Philadelphia Style Magazine’s “Most Dynamic Women of 2018.” She was a nominee for the prestigious Alliance of Channel Women LEAD Awards in 2019 that celebrates exceptional female channel leaders. For several years, she has also been an active member of Alliance of Channel Women, a non-profit designed to advance careers and leadership roles for women.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Buffy currently resides just outside of the City of Sisterly Love in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She is a die-hard Eagles, Phillies and Sixers fan. Buffy enjoys spending time with her husband and three children the most. The Jersey Shore is where you can find Buffy and her family during the summer. Traveling to Greece, especially Mykonos, is her ultimate pastime.