Ragan's Top Women in Communications Awards Honors The TASC Group's Lisa Burkert

Lisa Burkert, Senior Account Executive, was named a "Rising Star"

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TASC Group's (TASC) Lisa Burkert has been recognized as one of Ragan's 2023 Top Women in Communications. Burkert is a Senior Account Executive at TASC, an award-winning public relations and communications firm focusing on mission-driven, socially progressive clients such as the Trayvon Martin Foundation and United Way of New York City.

"The TASC Group is elated to have Lisa, a remarkable and skilled team member, recognized for her successful work this last year," said The TASC Group CEO Lawrence Kopp. "Lisa has amplified our mission and exemplified what it means to be a true professional in a socially driven PR firm. Lisa's mission-driven work has resulted in incredible wins for our clients, and we look forward to her growing career here at TASC."

The 2023 Top Women in Communications Awards, presented by Ragan Communications, honors prestigious, innovative, and inspiring women who have made a significant impact on their organization, built community relations, navigated crises, given back to the community, engaged new audiences and mentored other colleagues.

Nominated by TASC team members, Lisa is recognized for her contributions to sustaining and developing The TASC Group's client portfolio. Over the past year, she led six client accounts to major victories and supported junior staff growth. Most recently, Lisa has been fighting on behalf of cancer victims to expose Johnson & Johnson's efforts to skirt financial repayments to individuals fatally harmed by the company's asbestos-laced talcum powder. Lisa and the team's efforts have landed coverage in Reuters, Bloomberg Law, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and other top-tier publications – all of which have criticized J&J's practices.

Additionally, Lisa has spearheaded a media relations campaign centered on broadcasting the mission and services of national Black Trans-led LGBTQ+ center, Destination Tomorrow, while positioning its founder, Sean Ebony Coleman, as a national expert and thought leader. Lisa's efforts have generated over 1,150 media hits on a national and local level including media hits in top-tier publications. Due to the national reputation built by Lisa's team, the organization was awarded $8.7M in New York City funding to open a new LGBTQ+ housing project and a new center in Atlanta in April 2023.

The TASC Group works with socially motivated clients to bring positive impact to a diverse array of clients through a creative public relations strategy. For more information on TASC career opportunities and clients please visit:http://www.thetascgroup.com

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ABOUT THE TASC GROUP
The TASC Group (TASC) is an independent, full-service nonprofit communications and public relations firm. TASC was built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, which are reflected in the work that TASC does for client partners every single day. The company exists to help make a meaningful difference for nonprofit organizations, social advocacy causes and campaigns, and mission-driven businesses that are committed to building stronger communities and making the world a better place. TASC's services include media relations, crisis communications and issues management, corporate social responsibility campaigns, thought leadership development, cause-related marketing, red carpet and celebrity events, SEO and online reputation management and social media. For more information, visit http://www.thetascgroup.com.

Media Contact: Jennifer Lawrence
The TASC Group
512-516-2138
[email protected]

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Jennifer Lawrence, The Tasc Group, 1 512.516.2138, [email protected]

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