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Joann Killeen is a seasoned public relations professional with over 35 years of experience, recognized as one of the rare public relations expert witnesses in the field. She holds the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation and is a Fellow in Public Relations, awarded by the Public Relations Society of America, a prominent professional organization in the U.S.
With a robust track record in various sectors including corporate, agency, government, franchisee, education, and health care, Killeen has led successful public relations campaigns that have earned accolades from the Public Relations Society of America.
Her vast expertise allows her to swiftly assess clients’ communications needs and suggest customized, cost-effective strategic solutions.
In addition to leading her public relations agency, Joann Killeen serves as an adjunct professor of public relations. Since 2004, she has been actively involved in teaching the UCLA Certificate in Strategic Branding and Public Relations Program. Her teaching portfolio also includes roles at the University of Southern California Annenberg School of Communications (USC), Loyola Marymount University, and Whitworth University.
Killeen frequently provides expert witness services to law firms, addressing matters such as breach of contract, non-disparagement agreements, defamation, slander, libel, copyright, crisis management, reputational harm, negative media exposure, online reputation management, franchising, social media, news distribution platforms, issues management, journalism, influencers, bloggers, professional standards for public relations, malpractice, strategic communications, research, strategic planning, SEO, website content, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
As a designated expert, Joann Killeen has authored reports, participated in depositions, and provided testimony in trials for both State Courts and Federal Circuit Courts.