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The things I learned in Joy's workshop helped me feel super confident and prepared at my last speaking engagement.

Dazya MitchellCommunity Engagement Coordinator, Groundswell

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Joy empowered and challenged us to form cohesive and positive communication touchpoints for the organization. She worked closely with leadership in advance to tailor the training for our needs. Through her interactive and engaging approach, our staff gained impactful skills in real time. Her training would benefit any organization seeking an outside perspective on messaging.

Jessica Howton StoolExecutive Director, Houston Volunteer Lawyers

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Joy’s coaching has been an integral component in the growth of Comics at the Corner.

I consider myself a compelling storyteller; however, with Joy’s help, I’ve been able to tailor my story and leverage it for civic investment and media coverage.

Dawn ArringtonFounder, Comics at the Corner

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Joy Partain offers top-notch media training. She has trained more than a dozen members of our team, from frontline staff to our CEO. Not only did she tailor the training based on skill level, she also did her homework on our organization and used true-to-life examples of likely scenarios to help us hone our talking points.

Catherine B. VillarrealDirector of Communications, Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County

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Joy generated more media coverage for The Jung Center in two months than we have received in the past 60 years.

Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPCExecutive Director, The Jung Center

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Joy has been an essential part of CarePartners' growth. Her expertise in communications and public relations has been vital to advancing our profile across the city and region.

Katie Scott, MPHPresident, CarePartners

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She provides sound counsel in seasons of organization strength as well as seasons of challenge or conflict. What makes her unique is her ability to teach. She gives specific, actionable direction without shying away from the deeper barriers that keep most of us from communicating effectively. Through my coaching sessions with Joy, I was able to better understand my communication goals and how to meet them.

Rev. Carissa Baldwin-McGinnisPriest/Pastor, Northside Episcopal Church

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Joy is a highly experienced nonprofit administrator and highly qualified communications expert.

Her advice helped my organizations gain recognition as the best nonprofit communications team in Houston. With her passion for social causes, she quickly aligns with the mission while focusing on the metrics.

Jose VillarrealNonprofit Consultant; Retired Executive Director, Avance Houston

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Joy is a true government relations professional with the innate ability to synthesize complex issues, find common ground, build alliances, and work with diverse groups to get the job done.

She is kind, passionate, and a go-getter. Her experience in PR adds a valuable perspective to GR strategy as well.

Jennifer StormExecutive Director, Friends of Texas Public Schools

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If you’re looking for a dedicated professional who can take your brand profile to the next level, look no further. We were searching for a new communications consultant, and with very short notice, Joy Partain worked miracles for our organization, providing impressive results and galvanizing our community.

Alan AustinArtistic Director, Texas Music Festival

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Joy has the heart of a community servant coupled with a publicist’s attention to message impact across multiple channels.

Jennifer EvansChief Brand Officer, Invicta Health Solutions

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I’m always happy to see Joy Partain’s name in a “From” line.

I’ve worked with her for years, at various organizations, so I know that she’s a pro who makes high-quality things happen, fast and reliably, and with a great, high-level sense of how her groups’ communications goals overlap with my publications’ needs.

Lisa GrayReporter, Houston Chronicle (LinkedIn comment)

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When facing an enormous, complex project with sweeping reputational implications, I immediately thought of Joy.

I’m blessed to have longtime experience in watching her navigate through minefields and soar over obstacles with clear-headed insight and level-headed professionalism.

Joy is smart, strategic and on-point. She provided the deliverables we needed: sound advice, well-crafted messages and expert execution.

Betsy BallardDirector of Communications, Catholic Charities