TESTIMONIALS
"I am in awe of Payal's expertise and mastery in helping the American Library Association (ALA) prepare its crisis communications plan. She is truly helping ALA to level up in this area! We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Payal, and are fortunate to have her support for ALA and libraries during a critical time in our nation."
TRACIE D. HALL
Executive Director, American Library Association
“Payal worked closely with ALA’s senior leadership to guide the organization through several exciting initiatives and some tough times. Throughout her work, Payal always demonstrated both a professionalism and warmth that is rare and refreshing. Her partnership ensured a smooth response to the various crises we faced at ALA, and her generosity and grace went above and beyond. Under Payal’s leadership, ALA navigated through a difficult year and transformed into an organization that is more able to weather future challenges.”
JEAN HODGES
Director of Communications & Marketing, American Library Association
"Payal is a natural. An experienced, former journalist, she has used those valuable skills to excel in public relations. Payal is extremely talented. She will outperform on any task and far exceed any goal she is given. She is multilingual, can multitask, and is able to handle multiple responsibilities for any situation. An excellent mentor to interns and younger professionals, Payal has superior spokesperson skills, has outstanding written and verbal skills, and is the ultimate team player who enthusiastically tackles any challenge that comes her way. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Payal during Navy Pier's Centennial Celebration. Despite the enormous workload and long hours during the most critical summer in Navy Pier's history, Payal remained focused, energized, upbeat and did whatever was needed to make our organization successful. She is a star, she would be a valuable and valued asset on any team."
JON KAPLAN
Interim Public Relations Director, Navy Pier
"I have worked with Payal in my role as both the treasurer and now the president of the NFLPA Former Players Chicago Chapter. Payal has been our champion of public relations by getting our name and mission out to the Chicagoland public. As former professional football players, we are really good at telling our story, but Payal has been able to refine that story and coordinate marketing efforts to maximize our impact on our community. Our increased visibility that has been driven by her well laid-out PR game plan has allowed our efforts to be multiplied many folds. Payal is our MVP!"
BRENT NOVOSELSKY
President, NFL Players Association - Chicago
"Payal’s ability to illustrate the right message has impacted our organization across the board—from higher membership participation and increased attendance at meetings and events, to greater interest in partnerships and sponsorships for our organization. In 2015, Payal was charged with all PR and marketing aspects of the NFL Draft in Chicago. This was a huge opportunity for the RPFPC organization and its fundraising efforts. With less than three months to plan, coordinate and execute, she booked several media appearances and delivered a well thought-out eMarketing campaign, which resulted in high attendance for our 2015 NFL Draft events to meet our goals and objectives. Payal works well under tight deadlines and performs at a high level of professionalism and grace. At the conclusion of the NFL Draft, Payal seamlessly switched her attention to our Annual Celebrity Golf Outing in July, which resulted in participation from more than 52 celebrities and a record high of golfers and overall attendees to date, exceeding our expectations. Payal has even gone so far as redesigning and reconstructing RPFPC's website. I can’t say enough about how she has impacted our organization. She has been a true asset!"
KIMBER R. HOWARD
Executive Director, Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago (Charitable arm of the NFLPA - Chicago)
"I have the pleasure of working with Payal Patel on the board of Women In Sports & Events (WISE) Chicago. I know I speak on behalf of the WISE Chicago board and its membership when I say that Payal truly makes the organization better. Her PR talents and skills continue to help grow the visibility of our events, as well as our membership. As a leader and mentor, she supports our members personally and professionally to become better people. We are honored to have her as a board member and our friend."
AMY C. POTTER
President, Women In Sports & Events - Chicago Chapter
"In my many years as a broadcaster and member of the media, never have I come across a more professional and accommodating public relations professional than Payal Patel. I had the privilege of working with Payal during my time covering the Chicago Soul, and she always made sure I was prepared for every broadcast. Her professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate the media made her a delight to work with and my job very easy to do."
HOWARD BALSON
Broadcaster, Legendary Voice of the Chicago Sting
"Payal is passionate about PR, ambitious and immersed in her work. A natural when it comes to interpersonal skills and staying ahead of the news cycle, goal-oriented, sharp and highly experienced in crisis PR. Most of all, I cherish the collaborative and supportive relationship we had working together on the Navy Pier public relations team. She's a very impressive and dedicated communications pro!"
AMANDA MEYER
Vice President, Margie Korshak Inc.
TRACIE D. HALL
Executive Director, American Library Association
“Payal worked closely with ALA’s senior leadership to guide the organization through several exciting initiatives and some tough times. Throughout her work, Payal always demonstrated both a professionalism and warmth that is rare and refreshing. Her partnership ensured a smooth response to the various crises we faced at ALA, and her generosity and grace went above and beyond. Under Payal’s leadership, ALA navigated through a difficult year and transformed into an organization that is more able to weather future challenges.”
JEAN HODGES
Director of Communications & Marketing, American Library Association
"Payal is a natural. An experienced, former journalist, she has used those valuable skills to excel in public relations. Payal is extremely talented. She will outperform on any task and far exceed any goal she is given. She is multilingual, can multitask, and is able to handle multiple responsibilities for any situation. An excellent mentor to interns and younger professionals, Payal has superior spokesperson skills, has outstanding written and verbal skills, and is the ultimate team player who enthusiastically tackles any challenge that comes her way. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Payal during Navy Pier's Centennial Celebration. Despite the enormous workload and long hours during the most critical summer in Navy Pier's history, Payal remained focused, energized, upbeat and did whatever was needed to make our organization successful. She is a star, she would be a valuable and valued asset on any team."
JON KAPLAN
Interim Public Relations Director, Navy Pier
"I have worked with Payal in my role as both the treasurer and now the president of the NFLPA Former Players Chicago Chapter. Payal has been our champion of public relations by getting our name and mission out to the Chicagoland public. As former professional football players, we are really good at telling our story, but Payal has been able to refine that story and coordinate marketing efforts to maximize our impact on our community. Our increased visibility that has been driven by her well laid-out PR game plan has allowed our efforts to be multiplied many folds. Payal is our MVP!"
BRENT NOVOSELSKY
President, NFL Players Association - Chicago
"Payal’s ability to illustrate the right message has impacted our organization across the board—from higher membership participation and increased attendance at meetings and events, to greater interest in partnerships and sponsorships for our organization. In 2015, Payal was charged with all PR and marketing aspects of the NFL Draft in Chicago. This was a huge opportunity for the RPFPC organization and its fundraising efforts. With less than three months to plan, coordinate and execute, she booked several media appearances and delivered a well thought-out eMarketing campaign, which resulted in high attendance for our 2015 NFL Draft events to meet our goals and objectives. Payal works well under tight deadlines and performs at a high level of professionalism and grace. At the conclusion of the NFL Draft, Payal seamlessly switched her attention to our Annual Celebrity Golf Outing in July, which resulted in participation from more than 52 celebrities and a record high of golfers and overall attendees to date, exceeding our expectations. Payal has even gone so far as redesigning and reconstructing RPFPC's website. I can’t say enough about how she has impacted our organization. She has been a true asset!"
KIMBER R. HOWARD
Executive Director, Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago (Charitable arm of the NFLPA - Chicago)
"I have the pleasure of working with Payal Patel on the board of Women In Sports & Events (WISE) Chicago. I know I speak on behalf of the WISE Chicago board and its membership when I say that Payal truly makes the organization better. Her PR talents and skills continue to help grow the visibility of our events, as well as our membership. As a leader and mentor, she supports our members personally and professionally to become better people. We are honored to have her as a board member and our friend."
AMY C. POTTER
President, Women In Sports & Events - Chicago Chapter
"In my many years as a broadcaster and member of the media, never have I come across a more professional and accommodating public relations professional than Payal Patel. I had the privilege of working with Payal during my time covering the Chicago Soul, and she always made sure I was prepared for every broadcast. Her professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate the media made her a delight to work with and my job very easy to do."
HOWARD BALSON
Broadcaster, Legendary Voice of the Chicago Sting
"Payal is passionate about PR, ambitious and immersed in her work. A natural when it comes to interpersonal skills and staying ahead of the news cycle, goal-oriented, sharp and highly experienced in crisis PR. Most of all, I cherish the collaborative and supportive relationship we had working together on the Navy Pier public relations team. She's a very impressive and dedicated communications pro!"
AMANDA MEYER
Vice President, Margie Korshak Inc.