a fast-moving media environment. Prior to starting Haj Media in 2017, George worked in some of the nation’s largest news organizations; he has deep roots and connections with reporters and editors in a range of publications across the country.

A Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, George worked as state editor and executive business editor at The Miami Herald and then was a top editor at the Houston Chronicle, where he directed coverage of the Enron trials, investigations into the federal judiciary and complex business issues. He directed the newsroom coverage of Hurricane Ike in 2008, which was recognized as a Pulitzer finalist for its innovative digital coverage of the disaster.

He also served as editorial director of ALM Media, where he directed a global newsroom of more than 100 journalists and iconic brands including The American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, Real Estate Forum and the Daily Business Review. While there, he transformed several brands into digital-first operations, created new products such as magazines and newsletters, and was deeply involved in the company’s recognition events and data-driven rankings of law firms.

A Miami native, he attended the University of Miami and spent an academic year at Stanford University on a John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship.

As Marketing Manager for SFRTA/Tri-Rail for 10 years, Jennifer honed her craft in customer service, digital and traditional marketing strategy and implementation, media relations and spokesperson work, outreach, special event coordination and more. Additionally, as a chosen representative and graduate of the esteemed Leadership APTA program, Jennifer spent a year traveling throughout the U.S. to meet and study with top industry leaders, an invaluable experience from which she continues to learn and benefit.

Jennifer has a background in journalism and public relations, strong project-management experience and a passion for community, having volunteered with Best Buddies, Junior Achievement and United Way, as well as supporting various non-profits, including the ASPCA, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the World Wildlife Fund.

A South Florida native and University of Florida graduate, Jennifer also spent five great professional years in Los Angeles, California and considers herself a big fan of both coasts.

National Hub in Indianapolis, including video production, media relations, international communications, executive support and corporate social responsibility. She has a passion for sharing client stories and growing brand awareness, whether it be a small non-profit or Fortune 100 company. Today, everyone is a brand ambassador.

Paula has worked on nationally recognized philanthropic programming, including 15 years supporting the Trees for Troops program. She is proud to assist the American Red Cross as a volunteer communications lead, helping with regional communications groups during times of disaster.

A Miami native and University of Florida graduate, Paula has enjoyed living and working in different parts of the country, but prefers rooting her Dolphins and Gators on in person.

advocacy organization, she rose to Fundraising Director and led an office of canvassers to break five years’ worth of fundraising goals. She has also fundraised for Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center music programs.

Several years ago, Juliet transitioned into Big Law media relations, working directly with firms including Baker Botts, Morrison & Foerster, Milbank and Venable LLP, among others. After leaving agency life she became an independent communications consultant and took on a variety of projects including publicity for a young climate activist, who attained international prominence overnight when she landed on the front page of the Washington Post; the media strategy for the launch of an augmented reality app created by Chinese mobile internet company, Cheetah Mobile and securing funding as an associate producer to cover the postproduction needs of a documentary that went on to screen at Lincoln Center and in film festivals nationwide.

For more than 20 years Juliet has volunteered for environmental causes, and most recently with two grassroots organizations, where she trained members on everything from interview preparation to media outreach and drafting press releases. These days Juliet has shifted her volunteer work toward mitigating food insecurity and other local issues that impact fellow New Yorkers.

Juliet, a native New Yorker, has a double major in Cultural Anthropology and Women’s Studies from Stony Brook University, The State University of New York, and thoroughly enjoyed her study abroad experience in Bangalore, India, during her senior year. When not working she enjoys the beach, art galleries and sampling from the many diverse restaurants New York has to offer.