(L-R) Jillian DiMarco, Taylor Tuscai, Annie Kaser
ATLANTA – June 8, 2023 – Cookerly Public Relations, a leading Atlanta-based public relations and marketing agency, has welcomed summer interns Jillian DiMarco, Taylor Tuscai and Annie Kaser.
Jillian DiMarco
A graduate from the University of South Carolina, DiMarco earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in sports and entertainment management.
She developed a passion for public relations throughout her time in college and different internships where she learned the finer points of working in a PR team environment.
Alongside agency life, Jillian enjoys spending time with friends and family, boat rides and water sports on Lake Lanier, and traveling to experience new cultures and people.
Taylor Tuscai
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Tuscai earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with minors in Spanish and general business. With an intense passion for dance, she was a four-year letter winner and two-year captain of the UGA’s NCAA Division 1 dance team, the Dance Dawgs.
Last summer, Tuscai was able to get an inside look into the public relations industry by interning with a leading public relations and marketing agency in her hometown of Houston.
She is making the most of living in Atlanta where she can be found taking a workout class or exploring the city’s restaurant scene.
Annie Kaser
A graduate of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, Kaser concentrated on marketing and brings significant experience in allied fields to the agency.
She served as a writer for a national food magazine, Spoon University, a digital marketing intern for KMG Fiduciary Partners, a copywriting intern for Vineyard Vines and a teaching assistant for Emory’s “Pricing Strategy & Analytics” course.
Outside of her professional life, Annie enjoys writing, reading, working out and hiking Georgia’s many scenic trails. She can often be found exploring Atlanta’s restaurant scene or attempting a new recipe.
“We hope to provide these aspiring public relations professionals with the tools and skills they need to succeed,” said Andrew Agan, the agency’s vice president who oversees the internship program. “We expect that the interns will make meaningful contributions and we look forward to seeing their growth over this summer.”
About Cookerly Public Relations
Founded more than 30 years ago, Cookerly Public Relations is a trusted partner for many of the world’s most respected public and private corporations. Led by a highly skilled group of senior professionals, the agency’s history of achievements is reflected in more than 120 Phoenix Awards and two Silver Anvils (the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars) from the Public Relations Society of America. In addition, Forbes, completed detailed evaluations of communications agencies nationwide and accorded Cookerly its highest five-star rating and ranked it as one of America’s top firms among thousands reviewed.
As design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.
As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Mike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.
Andrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.
As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.