Sara Jones

Sara Jones is the Principal at SDJ Strategies LLC, a firm specializing in crisis and reputational risk management. She has over 30 years of experience in the public relations and communications field, focusing on safeguarding reputation and brand image for various clients. Under her leadership, SDJ Strategies provides strategic advisory services aimed at mitigating complex, high-risk situations.124

Professional Background

• Current Position: Principal at SDJ Strategies LLC (April 2019 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Managing Director at Smith & Company (April 2016 - March 2019)
  • Managing Director, Western Region for Crisis & Risk Management and Public Affairs at Edelman (September 2012 - March 2016)
  • Various senior roles in public affairs at Mercury Public Affairs, Apollo Education Group, and Fleishman-Hillard from 1990 to 2012.134

Expertise

Sara Jones is recognized for her expertise in:

• Crisis management
• Reputational risk
• Strategic communications
• Media relations

Her work involves developing strategies to help clients navigate and mitigate risks associated with public perception and crises.25

Education

She holds a degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she studied from January 1985 to January 1989.1

For further details about her professional journey and insights into her work, you can view her LinkedIn profile here.4