Sandy Young - Account Executive

Sandy Young has worked for many of San Diego’s top public relations and marketing communications firms, as well as with clients throughout the nation, on a full-time and consultant basis. Her areas of expertise include writing/editing, social media and media relationship building. She is also a freelance writer for media outlets, including 944 Magazine and bizSanDiego, as well as a columnist for SanDiegoBargainMama.com.

Prior to joining the J.Walcher Communications team, Sandy served as a senior account executive at Benedetto Communications (now Chemistry), where she led a variety of hotel, restaurant, health and real estate clients. She also served as the PR firm’s social media specialist, overseeing client and agency blog development and social networking tools.

Sandy also worked for The McRae Agency as an account manager, consistently achieving top media coverage for her clients, including in/on CNN, USA Weekend, Self, Outside, Popular Mechanics, The San Diego Union-Tribune and CNET.com. At the agency, Sandy devised and implemented public relations campaigns on a local to international scale and facilitated publicity for multiple conferences and trade shows.

Sandy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in literature/writing from the University of California, San Diego.

She is an active volunteer for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), San Diego Chapter. For her efforts in the chapter and within the industry, Sandy was previously awarded the prestigious New Pro of the Year Award. As well, she has been a highlighted speaker and committee volunteer for the Moms in Business Unite Conference.