Whitney Phaneuf
Whitney Phaneuf is a seasoned writer and public relations practitioner with expertise in the communications strategies of both established and emerging-growth technology companies. Her diverse background has exposed her to a broad range of markets, including renewable energy, consumer, Web 2.0, mobile and enterprise.
Phaneuf's work on behalf of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) earned her a Public Relations Association "Cappie" for Excellence in an Individual Public Relation Tool (Press Release), and an International Association of Business Communicators Crystal Communications Award for Top News Article. Her clients have appeared in a wide range of top-tier media and blogs, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Associated Press, Reuters, Popular Mechanics, CNET, Real Simple and Continental (Airlines) Magazine, among others.
Prior to joining Schwartz Communications, Phaneuf developed strategic media, analyst and government relations for cleantech and green lifestyle clients. Phaneuf’s writing has appeared in the Desert Sun, the Tribune, the Chicago Tribune, Butter magazine and the Block. Phaneuf holds a BS in Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College, where she received the Ardellla Mills Prize for Literary Composition.
