Jena is a Nashville-native PR pro with experience rooted in media relations, creative collaborations and event planning across a variety of industries including food + beverage, non-profit and development. Jena has enjoyed working with national clients such as 7-Eleven, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Ringling Brothers, and has a soft spot for working with local businesses like Five Points Pizza, Goo Goo Cluster, Chef’s Market and the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Throughout her career, she’s been recognized as one of Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30, as a finalist for the Nashville Emerging Leaders Award and a multi-year recipient of Belmont University’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs, though she finds herself much more comfortable in earning recognition for clients. Beyond the office, Jena serves on several Belmont University boards, including its PR Department Advisory Board, the Alumni Association Board of Directors and as board chair for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Advisory Board, and she enjoys exploring places near and far with her family.

Also a Nashville native, Francie is an experienced PR professional with a demonstrated history in client management, communications, media relations, event management, sales and graphic design. Over the years, Francie has provided dynamic strategies for numerous local and national clients across various industries while developing deep relationships with local and national media and influencers to create long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships for her clients and the community. After graduating from Wake Forest University, Francie worked for Town & Country magazine in New York City where she developed her appreciation for modern, luxury brands. She then moved back to Nashville to hone her PR skills and has since worked with clients like W Nashville, JW Marriott Nashville, Goo Goo Cluster, Tractor Supply Company, Dunkin’ Donuts, DAOU Winery & Vineyards and Loveless Cafe. Francie carries her passion for helping her clients shine beyond the office by serving on numerous philanthropic boards and committees such as The Women’s Fund, Clip In for the Cure, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens’ Swan Ball and Wake Forest University’s Young Alumni Board. In the rest of her spare time, Francie enjoys teaching fitness classes at her barre3 studio in Brentwood, Tennessee and walking in 12South with her husband, Tom, daughter, Wynne, and pup, Petey.

Kristin has helped clients of all sizes and all budgets achieve their results creatively, strategically and efficiently with marketing, communications and PR experience at award- winning agencies and large corporations since 2009. She’s led fully integrated marketing and communications efforts for clients such as LP Building Products, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Piedmont Natural Gas, Johnston & Murphy, Bridgestone Americas, Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators, among many others. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including more than 50 PRSA Parthenon Awards, Bulldog Reporter’s 2016 Media Relations Awards, PR Daily’s 2018 Content Marketing Awards, Ragan’s 2020 PR Daily Awards and Ragan’s PR Daily 2020 Nonprofit Awards, with her most significant accolade being the success of the clients whose marketing efforts she’s led. In her spare time, Kristin volunteers with Adopt a Golden Nashville and as a board member with Urban Green Lab, loving the opportunity to give back to her hometown community.

Emily brings more than 15 years of experience in digital marketing, paid media, and growth strategy across national and international brands. Her career spans high-impact roles with the USA Today Network in Nashville and Pandora / SiriusXM in Oakland, where she led performance-driven advertising strategies across display, search, social and emerging digital channels. Her professional roots run deep in travel and tourism marketing, having worked with destinations and hospitality brands across the U.S. and internationally, supporting campaigns designed to reach both domestic and global travelers. After spending a decade living in Nashville, Emily relocated to Navarre, Florida, where she remains deeply engaged in her community. She is a member of Leadership Santa Rosa’s Class 39 (graduating 2026), an active member of local, national and international chambers of commerce, and serves on the board of her daughter’s elementary school Parent-Teacher Organization. Despite the move, Emily is back in Nashville at least once a month and loves staying immersed in a city that continues to shape her personal and professional perspective. Outside of work, Emily enjoys time with her husband Jared, children Penelope and Roman, and their two dogs Ajax and Finn. Emily is also an avid reader and true crime junky.

Peyton Cantrell is an Account Supervisor at Parthenon PR with six years of experience helping brands tell their stories with impact and authenticity. After living and working in New York City, Peyton recently returned home to Nashville. Her background spans the consumer, corporate, health & wellness and travel industries, and she thrives at the intersection of strategy and creativity. She specializes in media relations, client communication, event planning and press trips—always aiming to create meaningful moments that resonate. When she’s not at work, you can find her testing out new dishes in the kitchen, arranging Trader Joe’s flowers or planning her next dinner party for friends & family

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Elizabeth brings eight years of public relations experience, including a strong foundation in global studio publicity at Universal Pictures. After relocating from Los Angeles to Nashville, she’s shifting her focus to hospitality and lifestyle communications, bringing experience across media relations, brand storytelling, activations, event execution and partnership strategy. A New Orleans native now calling Nashville home, Elizabeth is drawn to the city for the same reasons she’s always loved hospitality: great food, great people and a strong sense of place. Outside of work, she’s usually exploring a new neighborhood spot, thrifting or antiquing, or heading out on a nearby getaway with her husband, Tyler and their dog, Artemis.

Abby, a University of Tennessee graduate, returned to her Nashville hometown to pursue a public relations career. She has executed media strategies and client relations over the years in diverse industries like consumer products, retail and arts working with brands like Tractor Supply Company, Jack Daniel’s, Goo Goo Cluster and Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. She is an active member of PRSA Nashville, where she currently serves on the Communications Committee. She's also an avid reader and pop culture aficionado.

Maddie is a skilled digital media and public relations professional with a passion for serving clients in their next steps of growth. Prior to joining Parthenon, Maddie worked for two Nashville publicity firms gaining experiences that span from running social media campaigns for a New York Times best-selling author, to garnering national coverage for a budget-friendly blogger or curating an intimate gathering for a charming small business. Her serving nature has translated to volunteer roles both with Williamson County CASA and her local church community. Maddie's favorite Nashville hidden gem: Outlander's Southern Chicken. You can thank her later. 

Bridget has helped clients connect with their audiences in meaningful ways through in-house and freelance experiences. Through her work, she combines creativity and thoughtful perspective, weaving her passion for people and psychology into every project she touches. Her background includes work across the hospitality, food & beverage, entertainment and real estate industries, where she’s enjoyed fusing her social media expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit. When she’s not at work, Bridget can be found exploring all things Nashville, spending quality time with friends and family and spoiling her rescue dog, Frankie.

Ally is stepping into the Parthenon PR team as an Account Executive, bringing with her a mix of big-brand know-how and a love for storytelling that sticks. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she dove into the world of PR with national names like Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, Jimmy John’s and INFINITI, helping shape everything from award-winning Super Bowl campaigns to everyday media moments that make an impact. Now, she’s excited to bring that same energy to Parthenon PR's iconic brands. When Ally’s off the clock, you’ll probably catch her tending to her many houseplants, testing out yet another iced vanilla latte around Nashville or going for a run at a local trail.

Katie Keogh brings a passion for storytelling and a talent for connecting brands with their audiences. After graduating from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, she launched her career in New York City, where she worked with clients like Woodford Reserve, Ilegal Mezcal and Sprinter Vodka Soda across national events and media campaigns. Now in Nashville, Katie is excited to bring her creativity and drive to Parthenon’s dynamic roster of clients. When she’s off the clock, you’ll probably find her at hot pilates, grabbing an iced coffee or checking out the best sushi spots in town.

Gracie is a recent Texas Christian University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication. Originally from the New York City area, Gracie’s journey has taken her from the East Coast to the heart of Nashville, where she now calls home. Her career in public relations began with internships at The Power Group, Altar’d State, Vineyard Vines and The DEC Network, where she gained hands-on experience in media relations, influencer marketing, social media strategy and brand storytelling. Beyond her professional life, Gracie is an avid traveler with a love for exploring new destinations, having studied abroad in Italy during her senior year. You can often find her trying out new Mexican restaurants around town, hitting the mat for a hot yoga session or discovering new musical theater tunes. Gracie’s energy, creativity and love for storytelling aren’t limited to her work—they’re part of her everyday lifestyle.  

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Riley is a recent honors graduate from Belmont University’s Massey College of Business. While studying marketing at Belmont, she also managed social media content for a local boutique, allowing her to fuel her creativity and love for fashion. She is an innovative thinker never shy to share ideas and collaborate. She enjoys developing creative content that will generate brand awareness and is excited to build client relationships. Born and raised in Nashville, Riley is excited to bring her marketing focus to local brands that she has grown up with. When not working, you can find her socializing with friends and family, hiking, or making a mean chocolate chip cookie.