
About
Hi, Jillian Beck here! I’m a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience in journalism, government communications, and higher education administration.
I cut my teeth as a newspaper reporter before shifting into public affairs work, motivated by a desire to help people through clear, effective communications after covering a devastating wildfire in Central Texas. As a lead communicator and special assistant for a university and community college in the greater Los Angeles area, I honed my ability to craft compelling stories, enhance organizational brand, and solve complex public administration problems in the often unpredictable landscape of higher education. Now, I am excited to be leveraging this experience to help even more organizations, businesses, and individuals succeed.
When I’m not working with clients, I love taking walks in my neighborhood in Highland Park, reading great books (and collecting as many library cards as possible across Southern California), trying to get back into running (again), and exploring Los Angeles via public transit.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, UCLA
- Master of Public Administration, Cal State LA
Awards and Presentations
- CASE District VII Award of Excellence – Silver, Writing – Profile, 2021
- Telly Award – Gold, Social Video, Health & Wellness for social campaign on student mental health, 2019
- CASE District VII Award of Excellence – Silver, Campaigns on community service and mental health, 2019
- 34th Annual Educational Advertising Awards – Gold, Campaign on student mental health
- Presenter, 2019 CSU Professional Development Forum for Communicators, Emerging Social Trends
- Presenter, 2021 CSU Professional Development Forum for Communicators, Social Media Accessibility