Jackie Herskovitz Russell

Russell founded Teak Communications in 1997 in an effort to generate good news overall, and more specifically, to bring positive and revenue-generating media attention to nonprofit organizations and socially responsible companies. As a former reporter for daily newspapers, including the Eagle-Tribune and Connecticut Post, she understood the power of the media and wanted to leverage it to help nonprofits and responsible businesses grow, raise money, change public policy, and continue their good work. Setting the pace for this progressive public relations firm, Russell accepts the promotional responsibilities of companies and organizations whose ethics and values are aligned with the Teak mission. Russell holds a BA from Skidmore College and an MA from Boston University in teaching with a specialization high school English.