Gina de Rossi co-mentors Writing A Press Release. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a Bachelor's degree in public relations.

Gina began her career in public relations working at a Boston PR firm serving high-tech corporations. Currently, she is an Account Executive at an industrial and technical PR firm in New York.

"I also work part time for an entertainment PR firm, where I'm the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the NY Office," Gina states. "I write press releases as a part of my job on a regular basis. In fact, I have been writing press releases since my internships in college and all throughout my job experience!"

"I currently live in upstate NY, near Albany. I enjoy reading, writing, hanging out with friends, and computers," says Gina. "I like to help people and thought mentoring this course would be a great way to help spread my expertise."

Patty Hansen co-mentors Writing A Press Release. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Public Relations. As a published writer and PR professional, she has written many press releases. She has five years experience working in the public relations field.

Patty is author of The Little Wedding Handbook for Brides and Grooms and also owns A Marry Angel, a local business in North Carolina. She enjoys spending time with family and helping in the community. She is VP of Public Relations for Kappa Delta Alumnae Sorority in Raleigh, NC and was named Businesswoman of the Month in 2004 in the Triangle. She enjoys teaching and mentoring online.