Lori writes:
It’s cliché, but true – it is a small world—and I am yet another example of that. I met Debbie Anglin in 1994 when I was working as the public relations coordinator for the Oklahoma County, American Red Cross. I was headed off to Atlanta, Georgia, with my husband and new baby to be a part of the 1996 summer Olympics. (Technically, it was my husband working with the Georgia weather forecasting office who was part of the Olympics. I was just along for the adventure.) Debbie was the person who would take my position at the Red Cross. We always joked that working in public relations for the fast-paced, disaster response organization was like drinking water from a fire hose. Little did she know, or any Oklahoman, what strength, resilience, and compassion would be required of her less than six months on the job.
Over the years, and two more children, I have continued to work in public relations or some aspect of it. When I was in Georgia, I was a freelance writer for a publishing company that focused primarily on health magazines and books. After returning to Oklahoma I worked in public relations for two education institutions, Moore Norman Technology Center and the University of Oklahoma. I have also worked as a freelance public relations consultant, writer and graphic artist over the past 20 years. I worked closely in the business, technology, medical, commercial development and education sectors, and in crisis management.
I enjoy the complexity of working with multiple clients in different industries, which is why I am thrilled to be working at Anglin Public Relations. I get to work in an engaging workplace with coworkers who bring energy and different sets of experience to the projects. It also seems kismet to be working for Debbie. After many years of being on different public relations career paths we are once again working in the same company. Only this time she is the veteran and I am the new employee. So yes, it is cliché, which is something public relations professionals strive to avoid, but in this case “it’s a small world” is a an example of a good cliché.
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