Orly Telisman, Founder
orly@orlypr.com
Brings to each project more than a decade of experience in journalism, public and media relations, crisis management, social media, and promotional events. She develops on-target public relations/strategic communication plans and delivers them with excellence. She consistently assesses progress, course corrects as necessary, and manages unexpected opportunities with care. Clients consistently describe her as vivacious, attentive, tenacious, and results-driven.
Orly provides expertise and talent that catapults organizations to the next level. Prior to founding her own firm, Orly served as the Media Relations Director for Encyclopedia Britannica, the Manager of Media Relations for The Field Museum, and nearly a decade of on-air journalism as a reporter and anchor for PBS, FOX and NBC local news.
Vanessa Walilko, PR Account Associate
vanessaw@orlypr.com
Vanessa Walilko uses her marketing and PR experience to help support organizations and creatives of all kinds. From compiling media lists to writing compelling pitches she works hard for her clients to get them the media placements they deserve. At Orly Telisman PR, Inc., she also makes sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
When she isn’t developing PR and social media plans, she’s working on crochet, chainmail, and other creative projects.
Tracy Marks, Head Writer
tracy@orlypr.com
Brings more than 20 years’ experience in strategic communication. Projects include communication plans, crisis communication, website content, press releases, blogs, editorial/articles, speeches, annual reports, capital campaign materials, and more.
Described as “one of the best writers and editors in Chicago,” clients commend her for her enthusiasm, compassion, fast learning curve, and expertise distilling heady information into user-friendly, inspirational editorial. A communication consultant for nearly 12 years, Tracy has been a member of the Orly Telisman Public Relations team since 2011.
Cassandra Guenterberg, Graphic Designer
Please contact Orly with any graphic design requests.
A 2005 graduate of UW-Milwaukee, Cassandra is an experienced graphic designer who helps us and our clients share their message clearly and through impactful designs. Whether it’s via print, social, or online design, Cassandra creates eye-catching, engaging materials for clients in a variety of spaces. In her spare time, she’s cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers (we won’t hold that against her) and is training for a national championship in steinholding.
