Lindsay (Mason) Yanko

Lindsay (Mason) Yanko is a communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and corporate communications, currently serving as Vice President of the Cybersecurity Practice at Highwire PR.12

Professional Background

Lindsay has a diverse career history in the communications field:

• Current Role: Vice President at Highwire PR, focusing on the Cybersecurity Practice2
• Previous Positions:
  • Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Snow Software (August 2023 - early 2024)15
  • Account Director at WE Communications (September 2020 - July 2023)
  • Various roles at other PR firms including Red Fan Communications, Cohn & Wolfe, and Hawkins Public Relations1

Expertise and Achievements

Lindsay is known for her:

• Expertise in public relations, particularly in the technology and cybersecurity sectors
• Strong collaboration skills, described as a "thoughtful collaborator" who brings "expertise and top-tier counsel to internal teams and clients alike"1
• Background as a former D1 collegiate athlete, which has instilled a passion for teamwork1

She has also received recognition for her work:

• Contributed to campaigns that won industry awards, including a 2015 Bulldog Reporter Silver CSR Award and a 2018 Bulldog PR Silver Award for Best Fundraising Campaign1

Recent Career Developments

In 2024, Lindsay made a career transition:

• She had a brief tenure at Snow Software as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications5
• Subsequently, she joined Highwire PR as Vice President of the Cybersecurity Practice2

Lindsay is based in Austin, Texas, and maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, where she shares industry insights and company news.234