Our Team

At South Shore Public Relations, we believe that exceptional service doesn’t require a sprawling organization. Our boutique team of industry veterans brings decades of combined experience to every client relationship.

We’ve intentionally maintained a focused team structure that allows us to be nimble, responsive, and personally invested in your success. Unlike larger firms where clients often become just another account number, our leadership team works directly with each client, ensuring you always have access to our most experienced professionals.

Jackie Thomas is a strategic communication and public relations expert with two decades of experience across the optical, technology, public affairs, infrastructure, and non-profit sectors. Her notable accomplishments include establishing Anglotopia as the world’s largest anglophile website, providing crisis management for the Professional Convention Management Association during the early pandemic, and leading North American communications for a major global optical company. A Purdue University graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications, Jackie founded South Shore Public Relations in 2023, bringing her expertise to Northwest Indiana.

An active community member, Jackie serves on multiple boards, including the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter, Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, and Dunebrook’s executive board. Her professional excellence has earned significant recognition, including being named a “Woman on the Rise” by Purdue Northwest’s Innovation Society in 2024, while South Shore PR was a finalist for Small Business of the Year by the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce. Jackie was nominated as Marketer of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Women’s Association in both 2024 and 2025.

Jonathan Thomas, our Chief Digital Officer, brings proven expertise in digital marketing and audience engagement as demonstrated by his success with Anglotopia.net, the world’s largest Anglophile website reaching 2 million annual visitors. He’s built substantial online communities across platforms, including 220,000 Facebook fans and 50,000 email subscribers, while providing strategic consulting for Blacknight, Ireland’s largest web host and domain registrar.

A published author of several British travel guides, including “101 London Travel Tips” and “Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British English,” Jonathan offers clients a comprehensive digital skill set spanning website development, hosting services, podcasting, and video production. His data-driven approach ensures all digital communications strategies deliver measurable results, maximizing our clients’ reach and impact in the digital landscape.

Alicia Nespo is a Ball State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and Event Planning. She joins South Shore PR with a proactive mindset and a commitment to delivering clear, consistent, and impactful communications that align with organizational goals. Alicia’s work focuses on storytelling, digital content strategy, and community-focused communications. She genuinely believes every organization has a story worth telling – it just needs the right voice.

We pride ourselves on being both accessible and authoritative. When you work with South Shore Public Relations, you’re not just getting consultants—you’re partnering with industry leaders who are invested in your success. We bring the expertise of a large firm with the agility and personal attention that only a specialized team can offer.