KELLY LAPRADE BROWN, Publicist

Kelly LaPrade Brown brings an exceptional sense of organization and detail management to H2 Public Relations as a Publicist with a focus on event planning, project coordination, TV production and social media optimization. As a graduate of San Diego State University with an emphasis in Public Relations, Kelly obtained valuable industry experience working with a San Diego based PR firm on campaigns for health, automotive and retail clients.

Prior to joining H2 Public Relations, Kelly specialized in event planning for high profile San Diego events such as the Karl Strauss Brewers Craft Convention and the annual Beach to Brewery event. Rounding out her skills in various areas of interest, Kelly acquired hands-on experience as the Senior PR Coordinator for the Action Sports Retail (ASR) tradeshow in San Diego--once considered the most powerful buying event in the action sports industry. Kelly’s background in the action sports industry has allowed her to work closely with recognized media outlets including Lucky Magazine, Transworld Surf and Seventeen Magazine. 

Since coming aboard H2 Public Relations in 2008, Kelly has played a significant role in key media campaigns for clients such as BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar, Spa Gregorie's, Barry's Bootcamp, Quality Social, Urbn Coal Fired Pizza, San Diego Magazine and more. Kelly has secured media placements in a variety of national and local publications including: People Magazine, Shape Magazine, 944 Magazine, OC Register, Health, Oxygen, and the San Diego Union Tribune among others.

ALSO MEET:
Heidi Hageman, President
Carissa O'Connor, Junior Publicist