Tracy Tierney brings a fresh, innovative perspective to Halldin Public Relations. With more than five years of communications experience, she has a particular knack for technology and social media, not to mention a strong passion for writing.

Before joining Halldin Public Relations in February 2008, Tracy worked at one of the world’s leading communications firms, Fleishman-Hillard, in San Francisco. There, she helped consumer technology clients gain national media attention. Tracy assisted a variety of client teams while at FH, including those in retail, real estate, telecommunications and technology.

Starting her career in newspaper in 2003, Tracy worked as a business reporter for The Record-Courier in Gardnerville, Nev. She received a scholarship award from the newspaper in 2004.

In 2007, she graduated cum laude from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, with an emphasis in public relations. While in college, Tracy was heavily involved in PR on and off campus. She supervised the school’s student-run firm, Allen Hall Public Relations, and helped manage media relations for the University of Oregon Athletic Department.

An active member on the executive board for the Public Relations Student Society of America, Tracy received the Liz Cawood Award for Community Service by the local parent organization, the Public Relations Society of America - Portland Metro Chapter, in 2007.

Tracy enjoys staying involved in the community and currently volunteers for the Placer Society for Prevention of Cruelty against Animals (SPCA). She is also a member of the Sacramento Public Relations Association.