Janis D. (Jenny) Shields, APR

Janis D. (Jenny) Shields, APR has extensive experience in public and media relations spanning over two decades. Their most recent position was as the Director of Public and Media Relations at Self-Help Federal Credit Union and its subsidiary, Self-Help Credit Union, and the Center For Community Self-Help. Prior to this, they served as an Adjunct Faculty in Communications at Wilmington University.

Janis D. (Jenny) has also held leadership positions at various organizations, including the NCBI - National Coalition Building Institute (Schweiz) as the Associate Director of Conflict Resolution/Multicultural Leadership, where they facilitated seminars and directed initiatives on conflict resolution, violence prevention, and cultural diversity. Additionally, they worked as a Director at The Media Works, Inc., specializing in strategic communications, video production, social media, viral marketing, and media relations.

Earlier in their career, Shields served as an External Communications Manager at Philadelphia Gas Works, where they managed the organization's external communications strategy, media relations, and content initiatives. Janis D. (Jenny) was also the Public Information Officer at the Cecil County Health Department, overseeing the public information efforts for various divisions and managing online communications.

Furthermore, Shields held the position of Director of Public and Media Relations at the American Friends Service Committee, where they directed the international marketing and communications efforts of a Quaker humanitarian organization. Janis D. (Jenny) developed branding strategies and taglines to elevate the organization's work on peace, justice, and human dignity.

Janis D. (Jenny) began their career as the Director of Communications at Delaware Health and Social Services.

Throughout their career, Shields has demonstrated expertise in public relations, media relations, strategic communications, conflict resolution, and digital media.

Janis D. (Jenny) Shields, APR has a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) from the University of Delaware, with a focus on Education. Janis D. (Jenny) also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) from the University of Delaware, with a concentration in Communications and Journalism. Unfortunately, the specific start and end years for these degrees are not provided.