LSG Welcomes Jackeline Stewart-Hawkins as Partner to Lead New Culture + Society Practice

September 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – LSG, a leading impact agency that helps clients grow, evolve, and protect their brands and reputations, today announced the addition of Jackeline Stewart-Hawkins as Partner. Jackeline will spearhead the firm’s new Culture + Society practice, where she will work with clients across industries to help tackle their business, reputational, and societal challenges.

“Jackeline is a powerhouse in strategic communications, with deep expertise in guiding corporations through some of the most complex problems,” said David Barnhart, Founding Partner at LSG. “Her leadership goes beyond cultural understanding – bringing a sharp focus on crisis management, brand reputation, and public affairs, making her an invaluable partner to businesses that need to navigate today’s evolving economic and cultural landscape. We are thrilled to have her leading this new practice at LSG.”

Jackeline joins LSG after holding prominent roles at top-tier agencies where she was a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits alike. Jackeline was the U.S. Chair of Polycultural Advisory at Burson and led Edelman’s U.S. Multicultural Practice, where she managed teams of cross-disciplinary experts and provided counsel to clients across industries. She also founded and managed the civil rights and racial justice portfolios at Spitfire Strategies, helping clients like the Ford Foundation and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. In addition to her agency work, Jackeline got her start working on corporate partnerships, health care, immigration, and education issues at UnidosUS where she currently sits on the Board of Directors. Jackeline also served in the Obama administration as Press Secretary at the General Services Administration (GSA).

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in Journalism and Public Policy from American University.

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