Hi There! I’m Lina
From government public affairs and interactive entertainment to celebrity and global brands, my strategic communications experience is vast and results driven.
Whether as a people manager at a fast-paced PR agency or as a spokesperson with in-house corporate communications, I've executed communication strategies, earned top-tier media placements, mitigated crisis communication issues, analyzed data to conceptualize creative social media campaigns, secured C-Suite thought leadership opportunities, and penned high-profile messaging spoken by a Cabinet-level official and in front of Congress.
With a keen sense for what’s newsworthy and knowing the audience, I collaborate with global brand partners and internal teams to source story ideas and create compelling media pitches that landed in various outlets including The New York Times, CNBC, USA Today, TechCrunch, Wall Street Journal, China Daily, regional TV broadcast from DC to LA, and business trade publications.
Being a skilled storyteller and pop culture devourer, my personal interests and passion lie in the evolving intersection between entertainment and technology. From endless content to new distribution platforms, legacy studios and emerging companies are innovating the landscape in which we not only binge our favorite show, exercise or shop, but are driving the evolution of consumer facing media and technology.

Specialties
Communication Plans & Execution
Earned Media Placements
Executive Script & Ghost Writing
Press Release & Social Media Content
C-Suite & Talent   Media Briefings
Crisis Communications
Media Events

Led press events with global brands, celebrity athletes, and then former Vice President Joe Biden.
Top-Tier Media Coverage

Proactively work with reporters to craft stories and secure coverage.
Regional Broadcast TV

Established TV broadcast appearances across the U.S.

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Celebrity Events & Press Conferences

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Media Tours & Broadcast Interviews
Business Technology Media

Top-Tier International Media

National Consumer Media




Emerging Media Opportunities

Executive Video Script Writing

Executive Ghost Writing




What Others Say
Here's a few words from my bosses and supervisors:
"Lina is whip-smart and never shields away from a challenge."
"Depend on her, especially in times of crisis communication that require quick, accurate responses and messaging."
"Thinks strategically and translates big picture goals into actionable steps."
"Insightful and forward-looking; taking initiative to offer solutions."
"Uncanny ability to break complicated, technical topics down and make them easy to comprehend and relatable."

My Experiences & Education
Corporate Communications - Electronic Arts
October 2020 - Present
Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications - HMSHost
October 2015 - October 2020
Account Supervisor - Adfero (PR Agency)
October 2010 - October 2015
Digital Public Affairs Intern – Edelman
December 2009 - June 2010
Office of Public Affairs Intern - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
March 2009 - August 2009
BA, Public Communications
American University, Washington, DC
Business and Management of Entertainment Certificate
UCLA Extension, Los Angeles