Key Staff

Elisabeth N. Galligan, APR, ATM-B, CL Founder/President

Betty is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America. Her philosophy of client service is based in part on the Society’s Code of Professional Standards and “do good work, clients will follow.” Prior to founding Newberry, she was vice president of a Providence-based agency. Previously, she worked for several small and medium-sized agencies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts where she developed strong skills in all facets of public relations, copywriting, print production, and account management. She holds a bachelor of arts degree (1986, cum laude) in communications and theatre from Rhode Island College (Providence). Her academic and subsequent professional achievements led to her listing in college, business and international Who’s Who directories. Betty is a twice-past president of PRSA’s Southeastern New England chapter (1996 and 2002) and has served as assembly delegate, strategic planning and public relations committee chair for the chapter. She is current past chairman of the board of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the board for Literacy Volunteers-R.I., past president of East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club, Board of Governors member and communications committee chair for the Hope Club, a member of the PRSA Counselor’s Academy, and a twice-past president of East Bay Toastmasters Club. She has earned the Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze (ATM-B) and Competent Leader (CL) designations from Toastmasters International. She is a published author of business/humorous articles in national periodicals, a public speaker and seminar leader on various topics, and an award-winning copywriter.

Lauren A. McCarthy Account Executive

Lauren joined Newberry as a freelance marketing and public relations project coordinator in 2009 and in early 2012 took the role of account executive. She is responsible for account service, strategic planning and new business development coordination, including the implementation and tracking of marketing and public relations efforts for Newberry clients via multiple channels such as Web, print, direct mail, e-communication, and events. Prior to joining Newberry, she was marketing coordinator for O’Neill Properties Group of Portsmouth, RI where she worked on marketing campaigns for The Carnegie Abbey Club, a private sporting estate. Previously, she was sales and marketing administrator for O’Neill Properties where she developed executive sales skills in the real estate sales industry. Lauren is a member of the Board of Directors for the Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals Club of Rhode Island. She is a 2007 graduate of Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) where she earned her bachelor of science degree in marketing communications with a minor in psychology.