Develops and executes strategic communications campaigns designed to amplify reputation, navigate crises and convey a compelling business strategy/investor story to the audiences that matter most.

Nyssa Kourakos is a veteran communications strategist with over 25 years’ experience helping corporations, non-profits and individuals articulate their business strategy and investment stories to global audiences, navigate challenges and crises, and strategically amplify their reputation in support of business objectives. Nyssa’s media expertise, facility with complex, issues-driven messaging and strong client relationships has contributed to successful strategic communications campaigns across a range of sectors, including energy, financial services, health care, hospitality, retail, talent and transportation. 
Prior to joining FGH Nyssa was steeped in the print, broadcast and online financial media world through her role as Communications Director for FORTUNE magazine, and as Public Relations Director for CNN Financial News, CNN’s financial news network CNNfn, and then-president “Moneyline” anchor Lou Dobbs. Her digital media expertise was further honed while serving as Vice President of Corporate Communications for B2B e-commerce site Verticalnet, Inc. 
Nyssa got her start in the public relations agency world at Burson-Marsteller where she implemented corporate imaging campaigns, public education initiatives and crisis communications training for corporate and governmental clients in the U.S., Latin America and Turkey while leveraging Spanish fluency.
Nyssa began her communications career in Washington, D.C., managing constituency communications for the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and assisting congressional media campaigns and PAC fundraising at political consultancy Austin-Scheinkopf. 
A graduate of Duke University, Nyssa holds a degree in Political Science, and resides in New York City with her two children.

Communications Director for Fortune Magazine.
Public Relations Director for CNN Financial News. 
Managed global accounts at Burson-Marsteller.
Former politico supporting communications for Democratic Party Chairman.

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