Kelli Johnston

Pecchia Communications today announced the addition of Kelli Johnston as a project manager.

A Youngstown State University graduate, Johnston brings strengths in social media, interactive and video communications, as well as research and planning. She worked previously in communications and recruitment at Quicken Loans in Cleveland and in marketing research at the Youngstown Business Incubator.

“Kelli has already brought fresh ideas and new skills to our clients,” said Dan Pecchia, president of Pecchia Communications. “Her addition strengthens our team and positions us more effectively to serve the region’s younger business leaders.”

Johnston graduated summa cum laude from Youngstown State in 2016 with a bachelor of arts degree in communications studies and is pursuing a master of arts in communications studies at Kent State University. She is a South Range High School alumnus and a Poland resident.

Johnston also volunteers her time with Rotary and serves as the chairperson for the international short-term youth exchange program for Rotary District 6650. She spent 10 months in Brazil in 2011-12 as a Youth Exchange participant.

Established in December 2005, Pecchia Communications provides PR, marketing and change management services to organizations in the Mahoning Valley and beyond and has published its Nimble Communicator blog since 2009. Primary clients include American Electric Power, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd., Aim NationaLease and Ankle & Foot Care Centers. More information is available at pecchiacomm.com.

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