Hello PR Group is pleased to announce multiple staff updates at the agency.

Catherine Santonacita has been promoted to Managing Director. Based on the East Coast, Catherine has been instrumental in the growth of Hello PR Group, supporting the firm and its clients in the design and architecture spaces. In this new role, Catherine will continue to work closely with Erik Perez in implementing communications strategies for the firm’s interior design and architecture clients, including Marmol Radziner, KAA Design, Kligerman A&D, and Jeff Dungan among others. 

Risa Wadhams and Delaney Bailey have been promoted to Account Managers, after two years with Hello PR Group. In their new role, they will be instrumental in facilitating media relations, executing campaigns, and coordinating events for clients across the design industry.

Additionally, Hello PR Group is excited to announce two new additions to the team. Brian Chan joins Hello PR Group as Account Director, working directly under Marisa Jones Issa, supporting the firm’s brand and lifestyle clients. Brian has more than 10 years of experience in interior design, home furnishings, fashion, and lifestyle, previously serving as the Senior Account Manager at Karla Otto. Julia Kelley joins Hello PR as an Account Coordinator, after earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Chapman University and a marketing internship at ZGF Architects. 

Hello PR Group Founder and Principal, Erik Perez commented: “We are excited to announce the well-deserved promotions of three of our outstanding team members. Catherine, Risa and Delaney, have been integral parts of the team and have made tremendous contributions to the growth and success of the firm. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Brian and Julia to Hello PR. These changes mark an exciting chapter for our firm, and we look forward to achieving great things together.”