WASHINGTON (11/29/2007) - Hyde Park Communications, a strategic public affairs firm, announced today that Shanna Duncan has been promoted to senior vice president. Duncan provides strategic counsel and manages consumer marketing, constituency relations and public affairs programs for the firm's health care clients.
"Shanna adds significant value to the clients she works with, to her colleagues and the growth of Hyde Park," said Jeffrey M. Sandman, CEO of Hyde Park Communications. "She has demonstrated outstanding skill and leadership in developing and implementing programs that effectively connect with our clients' stakeholders.
"Prior to joining the firm, Duncan served as vice president, external affairs at the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, now the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Under her leadership, the Foundation launched the largest public education campaign in its history - the Colossal Colon Tour.
A native Texan, Ms. Duncan is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.A. in communications.
Hyde Park Communications provides public affairs and public relations services to Fortune 500 companies, leading foundations, non-profits and financial institutions, particularly in the areas of health care, financial and investor relations and litigation. Hyde Park's clients include Pfizer Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, United Rentals, ACA Capital, the International Bottled Water Association and the Prevent Cancer Foundation.