Each month, NYWICI shines a spotlight on a member of our communications community, celebrating the people, experiences, and achievements that inspire and shape our industry. Through these monthly features, we highlight diverse voices, career journeys, leadership lessons, innovative ideas, and the meaningful impact communications professionals are making every day.

NYWICI Spotlights offer a closer look at the individuals behind the accomplishments—from emerging leaders to seasoned executives—sharing their insights, challenges, successes, and perspectives on the evolving communications landscape. These stories not only recognize personal and professional achievements but also foster connection, learning, and inspiration across our community.

Whether you’re seeking career advice, fresh perspectives, or a deeper connection to the NYWICI network, our Spotlights provide an opportunity to learn from remarkable professionals and celebrate the many ways women and allies are advancing the communications industry.

Take a look back at some of our past Spotlights and discover the stories, experiences, and accomplishments that continue to make our community stronger.

Meredith Worsham

Meredith Worsham

Meredith Worsham, Chief Communications Officer at People Inc. is a perfect embodiment of NYWICI. Leading a team of about 15 communications professionals across some of the most recognizable names in media, including People, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure and ...
SPOTLIGHT: Elina Kazan

SPOTLIGHT: Elina Kazan

Elina Kazan is a seasoned communications professional who has spent the last few decades in the world of retail, fashion, beauty, and branded entertainment. She is currently the Head of Communications at the Fragrance Foundation and leads communication and content ...
SPOTLIGHT: Nancy Miller

SPOTLIGHT: Nancy Miller

For more than two decades, Nancy Miller has immersed herself in the worlds of fashion, business, and communications. She spent just as long helping students navigate the intersections of all three. There is something deliberate about the way she moves ...
Driven by Curiosity: How Sarah Hofstetter Meets the Moment and Empowers the Next Generation

Driven by Curiosity: How Sarah Hofstetter Meets the Moment and Empowers the Next Generation

From communications leader to co-founder, mentor to mom, and advisor to corporate board member, Sarah Hofstetter is fueled by a relentless curiosity ...
Partner Spotlight: Turning Headshots into Opportunity

Partner Spotlight: Turning Headshots into Opportunity

For many professionals, the first impression they make is not in a meeting or a presentation—it happens online. A LinkedIn profile photo or a company website headshot often speaks before a single word is read. For Laura Londin, co-owner of ...
SPOTLIGHT: ANNIE SCRANTON

SPOTLIGHT: ANNIE SCRANTON

There’s a certain kind of woman who doesn’t wait to be handed the room. She builds it. Annie Scranton is exactly that woman. Founder of Pace Public Relations, adjunct professor at NYU, published author and one of the most clear ...

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