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National High School Journalism Contest Sparks Systemic Change Reporting 

This past year, on behalf of the Foundation For Systemic Change, JT assisted with creating and implementing a national high school journalism competition - The Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition - that aims to tackle today's most pressing issues. 

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We believe every client has a story. We tell their story with purpose and impact. Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications is an award-winning public affairs, crisis communications, digital engagement and event management firm.

 

Strategic Communication SeRvices

 
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Our in-house video team produces compelling videos that are factual, yet emotional; bold and graphic; creative and memorable.

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WE ARE CommiTED to Video Storytelling

“JT has been a trusted partner to Sinai in helping us improve our use of video as a tool to communicate with our caregivers, community and stakeholders. With creativity, skill and passion, they have helped us develop a variety of dynamic video content that spans our system and shares our stories in new and exciting ways.”
— Karen Teitelbaum, CEO, Sinai Health System

Meet the JT team

Who
Rick Jasculca
Rick Jasculca

Chairman

For over four decades, Rick Jasculca has been a leader in the field of strategic communications and special events management, first as an executive of an independent Chicago-based public relations firm, and, since 1981, as Chairman of JT.

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Jim Terman
Jim Terman

Vice Chairman

As co-founder of JT, Jim is actively involved in many of the firm’s projects. He oversees work on crisis communications assignments and directs JT’s corporate administration.

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Andrew Jasculca
Andrew Jasculca

Senior Vice President

Andrew joined the firm in 2005 and today serves as a senior project manager of complex events and initiatives, leading clients from the ideation and strategy development phases through execution.

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Mary Patrick
Mary Patrick

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner

Mary joined JT in 1985 with a background in health care and not-for-profit public relations and was named managing partner in January 2011 and CEO in February 2018.

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Eden Erickson
Eden Erickson

Account Executive

Eden Erickson joined JT in September 2022 as an Account Assistant with a background in marketing and started her role as a Junior Account Executive in November 2022.

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Erik Stein
Erik Stein

Director of Technology

Erik recently joined JT at the end of 2017, bringing with him over 25 years of IT, publishing/preflight, digital asset and data management experience.

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Febie Cabanlit
Febie Cabanlit

Director of Accounting

Febie handles all accounting and financial tasks, including general ledger, financial reporting and analysis, productivity and variance analysis, accounts receivable and payable, cash management, commercial and health insurance and payroll.

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Holly Bartecki
Holly Bartecki

Executive Vice President

Holly provides firmwide client services, including creative and strategy development, customized communications training, crisis communications management, major writing assignments and facilitation of focus groups.

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James Chase
James Chase

Vice President

James has worked for clients spanning a variety of fields, including not-for-profits, energy, pension funds, state and local government, life sciences, and legislative and public advocacy.

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Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith

Senior Vice President

Jessica provides senior counsel and leadership to support corporate, non-profit and government clients.

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Jonathan Perman
Jonathan Perman

Senior Advisor, Government Affairs

Jonathan is an accomplished corporate and government/public affairs executive and civic leader with a proven record of providing legislative/regulatory expertise and guidance to businesses, institutions, governmental bodies, and professional and trade organizations.

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Karla Bailey
Karla Bailey

Vice President, Events and Stage Production

Since joining JT in 2006, Karla has coordinated logistics for many client events including the Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run, the AFL-CIO Democratic Presidential Forum, and 1871’s grand opening, among others.

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Kevin Kujawa
Kevin Kujawa

Creative Director

Kevin provides his skills with both traditional video and animation to a variety of projects, delivering innovative and high-quality visuals to advance client messaging and goals.

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Lauren Foley
Lauren Foley

Chief Operating Officer

Lauren joined Jasculca Terman in 2004 and works on a variety of projects with both public and private sector clients.

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Marci May
Marci May

Senior Vice President

Since joining JT in 2001, Marci has managed public affairs, media, and grassroots community relations campaigns for diverse corporate, public and non-profit clients.

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Morgan McDonough
Morgan McDonough

Director of Digital Strategies

Morgan McDonough joined JT in August 2021 with a background in political campaigning, public education teaching, and education policy. He now brings his experience to various JT projects working on issues such as youth empowerment, environment, public health, community development and public infrastructure.

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Nell Brennan
Nell Brennan

Junior Account Executive

At JT, Nell helps support a variety of projects, including helping create media content for Brookfield Zoo and developing external newsletters for Lurie’s REACH. She also assists with messaging and research for BP.

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