Health & Wellness Publicity Specialists

Melissa is a seasoned PR professional who graduated with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston. Prior to working here at DPM, Melissa led media relations efforts for a variety of established and emerging brands ranging from consumer, to fitness and wellness products and services in Boston, New York and Los Angeles. She has secured coverage in top tier media outlets including “TODAY,” “The Doctors,” “EXTRA TV,” “FOX NEWS,” “Access Hollywood,” Well + Good, Men’s Journal, First for Women, POPSUGAR, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time outdoors – and staying active whether it’s hiking, running, skiing, swimming, tennis, or hot yoga!

Jenn lives in Los Angeles and has worked in PR for close to 10 years. She has experience in many areas of the industry including health & fitness and wellness, consumer lifestyle, B2B, entertainment, and tech PR. Most recently, she was VP of Communications at Coded PR, a firm focusing on merging lifestyle/wellness brands and personalities with top-tier mainstream media opportunities. Prior to that, she was an Account Executive at Rogers and Cowan in their integrated marketing department.

Julia is a dynamic Public Relations Coordinator at Dunn Pellier Media, where she leverages her expertise to craft compelling narratives and manage client relationships while running the company’s social media. A proud Elon University alumna, Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Her passion for health and wellness helps to create innovative PR strategies and impactful media engagement. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and pets, traveling, and going to concerts.

Christy has pivoted into the realm of PR from a background in education. She graduated from Felician University with a BA in Psychology and from Montclair University with a MA in Counseling. Through her attention to detail, heightened sense of organization, and sharp writing skills, Christy has been supporting the publicist team. Christy has various PR responsibilities including correspondence, research, outlet searches, reports, and revisions. In her free time, Christy loves spending time outside with her family as well as trying new foods and wines.

Oumy is a professional that has graduated from Paris Est University in France with a master degree in Business Administration and a major in international trade and negotiation. She’s been with DPM for over five years and has helped develop the company and garnered amazing clients. In her free time, you may find her boxing or walking with her friends in the Parisian streets, her hometown.

Erica is a dynamic PR professional specializing in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. With expertise in media relations, influencer partnerships, and strategic brand storytelling, she has secured top-tier placements in Marie Claire, Glamour, Women’s Health, Byrdie, and more. She excels in driving brand awareness through award-winning campaigns, editor relations, gifting strategies, and viral moments.

With a background in marketing and certifications in digital content creation and project management, Erica combines creativity with strategy to position brands as industry leaders. Fluent in Spanish and skilled in media outreach, event planning, and social media integration, she is dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that leave a lasting impact.

Shira joined Dunn Pellier Media as a Podcast Strategist, bringing over 15 years of experience in television production, during which she served as a Co-Executive Producer and Senior Producer on a range of unscripted shows. Known for her strength in creative ideation, story development, and directing talent, Shira deeply understands how to craft narratives that resonate and connect with audiences. Her background in conducting interviews, managing editorial teams, and overseeing post-production now informs her work in PR, where she specializes in podcast strategy, media positioning, and founder storytelling. With a dedicated focus on top-tier podcasts, digital content, and brand alignment, Shira’s transition into public relations reflects her passion for elevating meaningful stories and building authentic connections across media platforms.