PR News has named Gagen MacDonald consultant Dionne Gomez a winner of the 2017 PR News Rising PR Stars 30 & Under awards. This annual competition celebrates inspiring and ingenious PR professionals under 30 who are innovating the communications field with unique campaigns and cutting-edge practices.

“We're thrilled to recognize the outstanding young talent we have at Gagen MacDonald,” said Sherry Scott, President of Gagen MacDonald. “Our clients are often undergoing dramatic change in difficult circumstances, and they tell us how important it is to be supported by strong, strategic thinkers at all levels who show up in a way that really makes a difference for them personally and contributes to business results. We believe Dionne is a great example of this—she exudes calmness under pressure, tenacity in problem-solving during ambiguous times, and a focus on driving measurable results.”

Currently, Dionne is partnering with a leading Fortune 500 chemical company to help implement communication strategies that motivate employees and ignite the company’s high-performance culture as it navigates through the largest industrial merger in history. She has previously supported a leading drugstore chain to drive a company-wide M&A initiative, strengthening organizational alignment and effectively engaging stakeholders. Her partnership has resulted in numerous awards for clients and the firm.

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