(Palm Beach, Fla.) – Managing Partner of Slatkow & Husak Public Relations, Kelly Husak, announced the addition of Heather Abbruzze as the locally based agency’s newest partner. In her new role, she oversees the team of five full-time and two part-time employees with Husak, while playing a pivotal role in driving the firm’s growth, expanding its client base and furthering its commitment to delivering innovative public relations strategies.
“Known for her friendly nature, professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to her clients and her team, Heather has been an unwavering asset to our firm during her tenure,” said Husak. “She embodies the values of S&H PR – she is kind, giving, smart, loyal and so much fun! She has earned this role and I can’t think of a better leader for this company that Jackie Slatkow established in 1991.”
Abbruzze joined Slatkow & Husak PR as an account manager in 2013. She became the firm’s vice president in 2018. In that time, she played a vital role in the firm’s growth and reputation for exceptional service. She has had the benefit of managing prestigious clients such as the American Red Cross, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, BMO Private Bank, Caron Treatment Centers, Cleveland Clinic in Florida, Impact 100 Palm Beach County, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Palm Beach County Food Bank, Palm Beach Day Academy, ShopCore Properties, South Florida Wildlife Center, Sollis Health and more.
“I am honored to join Kelly Husak as a partner at Slatkow & Husak PR,” said Abbruzze. “For almost 12 years, I have had the privilege of sharing the stories of our respected client roster. Being a South Florida native, I am passionate about my own backyard and love calling attention to those institutions that make Palm Beach County a beautiful place to live, work and play. I look forward to fueling the agency’s growth and strengthening our client and media relationships alongside Kelly. Together, we’ll continue to create and execute strategic, results-driven strategies for our clients.”
Other past and current clients of the firm include Armory Art Center, Brown Harris Stevens, Center for Creative Education, Chops Lobster Bar, City of West Palm Beach, Coordinated Health, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, FoundCare Community Health Centers, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Hanley Foundation, Hermes of Palm Beach, HomeSafe, MorseLife Health System, Nordstrom Florida, Old Palm Golf Club, Palm Beach County Heart Association, Palm Beach Atlantic, P&H Interiors, PGA Commons, Sources of Strength, Quantum Foundation, Quantum House, Worth Avenue Association, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and more.
Prior to Slatkow & Husak PR, Abbruzze was an events manager for technology showcase events at Pepcom Inc. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism, she resides in Boynton Beach with her husband Mike and two sons, Hutton and Carter.
Slatkow & Husak Public Relations was established in 1991 by retired principal Jackie Slatkow and provides marketing support, crisis management and comprehensive public relations services to corporate clients as well as not-for-profit organizations in the South Florida region and beyond. For more information, please visit slatkowhusak.com or call 561.278.0850.