Leadership
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A prominent figure in the world of public relations and a visionary entrepreneur, Jessica is recognized for her leadership as the president and founder of Levy, a highly acclaimed PR and marketing agency located in South Florida.
With over two decades of professional experience, Jessica's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish the firm where she meticulously cultivated a stellar reputation for her innovative and strategic approach in the PR industry. Her dedication to excellence has made her a dynamic and inspirational leader.
Jessica's creative and strategic approach to Public Relations is unmatched. She possesses a natural ability to think outside the box, crafting innovative campaigns that captivate audiences and deliver tangible results. Her profound understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape, coupled with her innate storytelling talent, allows her to create compelling narratives that resonate with clients and their target audiences. Her unwavering commitment to professionalism and integrity has earned her the trust of clients from various industries.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jessica is deeply committed to philanthropy and actively supports charitable organizations, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Broward Humane Society, and Big Dog Ranch. Serving as Co-Chair of The Orphaned Starfish Foundation for the past 15 years, her dedication has empowered underprivileged children to access education and career development opportunities. Under Jessica's visionary leadership, Levy has garnered numerous accolades and milestones, solidifying her reputation as a well-rounded and influential individual. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, creative ingenuity, and dedication to community betterment make her an exemplary role model and a driving force in her industry.
Jessica dedicates her free time to quality moments with her family and also enjoys traveling and boating in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean.
Jessica Levy
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Gabrielle Kolevris-Roots has been an integral part of the Levy team for over a decade, currently serving as Levy’s Executive Vice President.
Keeping the heart of Levy alive, Gabrielle is not only responsible for the ins and outs of the business operations, but also for executing memorable events for Levy’s clientele. Specializing in corporate and bespoke events, she leads event creative direction, vendor relations, and day-of execution, ensuring her clients are exposed to the best vendors in the business and their guests enjoy unforgettable, curated experiences. You can find her conceptualizing and spearheading events of all sizes from private intimate celebrity chef dinners to the country's largest real estate trade show. There’s not one event that doesn’t receive Gabrielle’s full attention to detail, whether for 10 or 10,000 people.
Prior to working at Levy, Gabrielle worked in the film industry traveling between South Florida, Los Angeles and Bogota, Colombia. She is originally from San Francisco and has also lived in Boston where she graduated with a degree in Economics from Boston University. Gabrielle is an avid traveler, enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, and is fluent in English, Spanish and Greek.
Gabrielle Kolevris-Roots
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Melissa Sweredoski is an accomplished communications professional serving as Managing PR Partner at Levy PR.
With nearly a decade of experience in public relations, Melissa has developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results for her clients. She has a keen understanding of the media landscape and has successfully secured media coverage for her clients in top-tier outlets Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Post, Travel & Leisure, Bloomberg, New York Times and more. At Levy, she oversees the day-to-day team operations and manages top-level client strategy alongside her executive team. Melissa is an expert in marketing communications as well as media relations, and has helped numerous clients navigate the media landscape and elevate their brands through successful, multifaceted communications campaigns.
Before joining Levy PR, Melissa held public relations roles at several notable South Florida-based companies in the hospitality and non-profit industries. Her ability to think strategically and her outstanding communication skills have helped her build strong relationships with key stakeholders and community leaders. Melissa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications from High Point University where she also played Division I soccer. In her free time, she enjoys spending time hanging out with friends and family drinking coffee (and wine), taking pictures, running half marathons and exploring the beautiful beaches of Florida.