This week Momentum had the pleasure of welcoming Liz Singer, president of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, for a Lunch & Learn. Liz’s career path has been full of many surprising twists and turns. Starting off in the Garment District after college, she played many roles in the fashion industry from buyer to…

When I tell you I’m part of #GenZ, you might picture me on my phone, scrolling through Instagram, Snapchatting a selfie, or making a TikTok. The fact that I’m an intern at a PR agency that specializes in nonprofit organizations may not fit the common conception.  Generation Z is made up of those born between…

All Momentum team members receive two paid Volunteer Days off each year to serve an organization or cause we care about. I recently took a day off to volunteer for a nonprofit I am connected to by directing a video for them pro bono. I was thankful to have the opportunity to work with them…

As a high school senior, preparing for my first day of my internship at Momentum was not the problem. It was the environment, the new faces, and the time that scared me the most. I had my outfit planned out the night before to make sure that I was dressed for success because it was…

On June 14th, PR veteran Karen Mateo visited the office to share some bits of wisdom gained from nearly 25 years in the field, first at the CBS Corporation and now as the Chief Communications Officer at the Public Relations Society of America. From her work with radio personalities to professional athletes, Karen understands the…

The New York Public Library is hosting an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of Stonewall this summer. I walk by on my way to work every day and often think of an evening I spent at the library more than 30 years ago when I was a student at NYU. It was a reading and…

Students from the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at the University of Delaware (PRSSA-UD) stopped by Momentum’s office during their Spring Field Trip to New York in early May. As an alumna of UD and PRSSA, it was rewarding, and a little strange, to take part in this trip as a professional instead…

A career path rarely follows straight lines. Before landing in public relations, I worked a number of seemingly odd jobs, among them: Dishwasher. I picked up garbage on the grounds of a US Army base, too. Very taxing work. Respect to those who do this for a living. I've been grateful for the privilege of…