Mindy A. Cohen possesses over 25 years of experience organizing both large and small-scale events at venues throughout New York, New Jersey and around the country. Mindy’s knowledge and fundraising skills are a powerful combination.

Whether a black tie gala for thousands—or a smaller, less formal gathering—Mindy’s attention to every detail is a hallmark of her work ethic. Mindy’s fundraising knowledge and donor development skills distinguish her in the marketplace. Her reputation and results-oriented approach have earned Evergreen Partners national awards and recognition. Her work on behalf of clients has been featured in newspapers and journals, including the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Mindy is a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and began her career on Capitol Hill. In 1976, Mindy established and owned a national fundraising consulting firm. Her clients included U.S. Senators, Congressmen and political organizations.

Mindy serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of WBGO (Jazz 88 FM), and has served on the boards of the Resource Center for Women and their Families and the Hyacinth Foundation. She has been active with the Paper Mill Playhouse and the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization of Middlesex and Somerset Counties.

Contact Mindy at mcohen@evergreenpr.com


Karen J. Kessler has an impressive track record of developing strategic communication programs for a diverse client base. Karen has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Star-Ledger and W Magazine, as well as many other national and local publications. Her broad base of high-profile clients value her creative approach to issues and her reassuring counsel.

Karen has been recognized with numerous honors and awards including: Gold Key Award ~ Public Relations Society of America, YWCA Hall of Fame for Female Achievers, Crisis Management Award ~ Public Relations News, Leadership Award ~ Executive Women of New Jersey.

She served as commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and currently serves or has served on the following Boards of Directors: Atlantic Health (Vice-Chair), CoVista, Overlook Hospital Board of Trustees (Chair), Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, The Garden State Arts Center Foundation, The Drumthwacket Foundation and as Trustee of Scholarship Funds at Princeton University and Monmouth University.

Karen’s career includes management positions with the Stewart R. Mott Foundation, Vice President of Corporate Communications for the American Stock Exchange and Director of Transition for the State of New Jersey.

She is a graduate of Vassar College and studied at the London School of Economics.

Contact Karen at kkessler@evergreenpr.com

 

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