Released on: December 26, 2007, 1:29 pm

Press Release Author: Jones Public Affairs

Industry: Marketing

Press Release Summary: Washington, D.C.-based public affairs agency broadens area of
expertise with new member of account team.

Press Release Body: WASHINGTON-Jones Public Affairs, Inc., announced today the
appointment of Heather Huhman as Senior Account Executive. Huhman will develop and
implement public relations and advocacy initiatives for several nonprofit and
industry clients.

"Heather shows great passion for both advocacy and policy, with a strong interest in
the sciences and healthcare," said Carrie Jones, principal and managing director of
Jones Public Affairs. "She is a talented communicator with media relations and
advocacy expertise; we're very pleased to have her on our team.\"

Prior to Jones Public Affairs, Huhman worked for Burson-Marsteller in the Issues &
Advocacy Practice. There she handled media relations and developed strategic
communications plans for numerous nonprofit and association clients.

Huhman spent most of her early career at Van Eperen Public Relations, a boutique
firm in Montgomery County, Md. There she led media outreach, public awareness
campaigns, corporate event planning and community relations efforts for the firm's
clients, including several nonprofits, associations and educational institutions.
She also briefly served as Regional Public Affairs Coordinator for the Muscular
Dystrophy Association where she built a public awareness campaign to promote the
Jerry Lewis Telethon and other events.

Huhman graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in Communication with
honors.

Jones Public Affairs offers a full range of services, including strategic counsel,
global advocacy initiatives, customized and comprehensive public relations
campaigns, media relations, and policy support and government relations. More
information is available at www.jonespublicaffairs.com.

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About Jones Public Affairs, Inc.
Jones Public Affairs is a boutique healthcare public affairs agency dedicated to
making a difference by developing advocacy/public relations plans that get results.
Through meaningful communication and solid relationships between industry and
stakeholders, Jones Public Affairs is able to design and implement fresh and
innovative programs with an impact.


Web Site: http://www.jonespublicaffairs.com

Contact Details: Contact:
Carrie Jones
Jones Public Affairs, Inc.
1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Carrie@JonesPA.com
202-742-5255