Jessica McLeish is a public relations consultant, writer and media relations strategist. She specializes in the development of strategic marketing and public relations programs to raise profiles, shape public opinion, increase profits and drive sales. Jessica has secured print and broadcast coverage on a local, regional and national scale.

Her capabilities include creating ideas to gain media coverage, writing strong media materials and executing programs smoothly. In 2001, she exceeded annual goals in earned media for her clients by almost 50 percent. She also created and executed an award winning marketing initiative that resulted in a 10 percent increase in traffic for a national restaurant chain.

Prior to launching Desmond McLeish, Inc., Jessica worked with public relations firms including international firm Porter Novelli in its Irvine office, the Irvine Company and Governor Pete Wilson.