Meet Our Speakers

Written by: Paige McCullough, Special Events Chair

Speaker Panel: Managing Clients and Their Expectations

Join us on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4-5 p.m. in ECB 306 for a speaker presentation from industry professionals. Jeff Krakoff and Courtney Page will teach us how to handle client demands, set realistic expectations, and maintain strong relationships—all while delivering top-notch results.

Jeff Krakoff; President
Jeff Krakoff has more than three decades of public relations, branding and marketing communication experience and has been inducted into the PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Hall of Fame. He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism and public relations and has held leadership position at Burson, a global communications agency. Krakoff also is an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh Business School.
 
His hobbies are cycling, soccer, golf and music. Krakoff enjoys spending time with his wife Lori, three adult children Andy, Rachel and Josh, and their golden retriever, Leo.

Courtney Page; Communications Associate 
Courtney Page is a public relations professional with a passion for all aspects of communication, including media relations, writing, strategy and more. Before joining the KCI team, she served as an account executive at two other public relations agencies, working across various sectors. She is a proud alumna of Slippery Rock University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication, with an integrated marketing communication concentration, as well as minors in leadership and business administration.
 
Outside of work, Page enjoys walking her corgis, coaching field hockey and exploring all the fun restaurants in Pittsburgh.

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