Grace O’Connor

Intern

Grace is a senior at the University of Missouri –Columbia (Mizzou) where she is earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication. She brings several years of industry experience serving as a freelance writer for the Herman Advertiser Courier and reporting on a variety of nonprofit organizations through her role with university-affiliated media outlets KBIA and Vox. Grace is excited to join the Hauser Group team and hone the needed public relations skills to position her for future success. In her free time, Grace enjoys hiking and trying new restaurants.

team members:

Julie Hauser

PRESIDENT

A 30-year veteran of the PR industry, Julie’s experience includes time as editor of a major metropolitan magazine, as well as more than 25 years as principal of a St. Louis-based public relations firm that has the honor of having client relationships dating back to the firm’s earliest years.

Kelly Harris

SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Kelly is a creative, enthusiastic, go-getter with a steadfast commitment to helping those she serves effectively communicate key messages to target audiences in an ever-changing marketplace.

Pamela Powell

SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Pam’s expertise, attention to detail and unmatched client care for those in the higher education, parks and rec, finance, construction, environmental consulting and economic development sectors has led to a successful public relations career that got its start nearly two decades ago.

Abigail Rolland

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Abigail has been providing media relations, strategic communications implementation, reporting and internship program supervision, since joining The Hauser Group team in 2015.

Merisa Ashbaugh

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Merisa is a talented writer with fresh, creative ideas who keeps her finger on the pulse of all the latest communication and cultural trends. These attributes, along with her drive to help clients succeed, have enabled her to develop and implement strategic media relations plans to elevate those she serves in the economic development, environmental, higher education, non-profit and transportation arenas.

supporting team members:

Kiera Monaco

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Kiera joined The Hauser Group as a member of the finance team in December 2022. A licensed CPA, she started her career in the public accounting industry in Chicago, sharpening her skills at one the nation’s top four accounting firms. She will put that experience to use as she takes an active role in the day-to-day management of The Hauser Group’s financial operations.

interns:

Kayla Davito

INTERN

Kayla is a senior at the University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou) where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication.