Team CP
MEET OUR TEAMOur team of seasoned industry pros help our clients move from reaction to resonance—so that every message aligns with who they are and what they stand for.
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Dr. J. Eric Kowalczyk
FOUNDER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Eric Kowalczyk is a strategic communications leader with over 20 years of experience in crisis communications, leadership strategy, and public affairs. He is the author of The Politics of Crisis and is a passionate advocate for marginalized and underserved communities. Eric is nationally recognized for his expertise in crisis response, municipal and nonprofit communications, and media relations. He has advised elected officials, advocacy groups, law firms, and municipalities nationwide.
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Juliet Pierre-Antoine
FOUNDER | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Juliet Pierre-Antoine is a lifelong public relations and crisis management professional with a decorated career spanning the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Juliet spent a decade as a New York City public servant providing public relations support to the administrations of former Mayors Bill de Blasio and Michael Bloomberg and has provided media support for civil servants, elected officials, organization leaders, and attorneys in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
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Khristina Cook
FOUNDER | CHIEF OPERATING + BRAND OFFICER
Khristina Cook is a seasoned branding, marketing, and communications leader with 15 years of integrated marketing experience across diverse industries, including hospitality, fashion, tech, beauty, and nonprofit. A career marketer, Khristina has led national and global marketing programs at prestigious companies and nonprofit organizations, developing comprehensive, data-driven marketing strategies and campaigns to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and inspire action.
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Mike Melvin
PARTNER + CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Mike Melvin has dedicated his career to helping organizations find unique ways to tell their stories and create meaningful connections with their stakeholders. For over 10 years, he has activated sales and marketing initiatives for mission-driven agencies, VCs, healthcare organizations, and B2B tech companies. A skilled marketer and business operator, Mike utilizes his depth of experience to enable strategic growth for Connection Point’s clients and the communities they seek to support.
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Judy Pal
SENIOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS + CRISIS STRATEGIST
Judy Pal is a seasoned communications leader with experience in executive management, public relations, and crisis communications for municipalities, government and public safety agencies, and private sector organizations. She has extensive experience dealing with sensitive, image‐threatening issues.
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Ricardo Chavira
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
Ricardo Chavira is a branding, marketing, and communications executive with expertise spanning government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. He specializes in integrated communications strategies that amplify mission-driven organizations, leveraging data-driven insights, audience research, and compelling storytelling to spur action.
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Judith Pardonnet
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
Judith Pardonnet is a top crisis communicator and public affairs expert who has built an outstanding reputation for integrity and credibility among news media nationwide. She develops messaging campaigns in high-stakes situations that are effective in protecting and enhancing public reputations, gaining trust, and delivering successful results.
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Kristenn Fortson
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
Kristenn Fortson is a highly accomplished communications leader and advocate, focused on driving transformative initiatives and impact. She offers proven experience in all facets of communications, including strategic analysis, planning, and trend tracking, as well as digital and social media, content creation, and innovative messaging.
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Stephanie Slater Goldfuss
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS + CRISIS STRATEGIST
Stephanie Slater Goldfuss is a sought-after media training consultant who has been teaching strategic messaging, crisis communication, and public relations best practices for over a decade. She has extensive experience working with public safety agencies as a strategic communications advisor, spokesperson, and community engagement liaison.
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Joseph Escobar
CREATIVE SPECIALIST
Joseph Escobar is a seasoned creative leader with experience in branding, creative direction, and graphic design across a wide range of commercial industries and nonprofit organizations. He is experienced in design team management, design principles, brand development, and project management, and takes pride in creating visually captivating stories that leave a lasting impression.
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Emily Hauser
CONTENT SPECIALIST
Emily Hauser is a communications writer and strategist with extensive experience amplifying the messages and advancing the goals of decision-makers, cultural influencers, and mission-driven nonprofits. She has worked with a broad range of clients, including U.N. agencies, senior advisors to the World Economic Forum, former ambassadors, politicians, and leading figures in the recording industry.
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Dr. Ajua Kouadio
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS SPECIALIST
Dr. Ajua Kouadio is a passionate advocate, educator, and researcher with experience teaching, organizing, and managing initiatives at cause-driven organizations and nonprofits. Her extensive experience in programming, fundraising, communications, and event planning enables her to engage with stakeholders from grassroots organizers to Capitol Hill.