Trica Jean-Baptiste, Principal

In just eight years, Trica Jean-Baptiste has created inarguably one of the most creative and results-oriented public relations agencies specializing in travel and tourism in New York City. Customized public relations campaigns in support of sales and marketing goals and objectives and a commitment to getting the job done are the hallmarks of the agency. Unlike other public relations agencies whose focus is on overhead and billable hours, Trica puts no limit on time spent with each client.

A much sought after editorial resource on industry trends by broadcast and print journalists alike, Trica is often quoted in national and international daily publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times and has appeared on local and national news programs as spokesperson and guest of New York 1 News and MSNBC Live with Forest Sawyer. Her high-profile status among the business and finance, lifestyle, consumer and travel press has enabled her to achieve prominent placement for her clients, which have increased occupancy and revenue during critical need periods.

Trica is a very active member of the hospitality and communications industries, having held chair and board member positions in communications and travel and tourism associations such as New York Women in Communications, Inc. and Public Relations Society of America's Travel & Tourism Section. She is an associate member of the Society of American Travel Writers, an association comprised of leading journalists covering food, wine and travel. Additionally, Trica has served as judge of HSMAI’s Gold Bell Award competition and has won several of the awards; including the coveted 2007 Platinum Award for secure a multiple-page feature in Travel + Leisure on behalf of Sivory Punta Cana and Casa Colonial in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Carly Topol, Account Manager

Carly joins Trica Jean-Baptiste Communications with a diverse background in the public relations industry. Having worked with a travel and tourism public relations firm based in Atlanta as well as other experiences with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and a consumer-based public relations agency she has gained valuable experience in writing press releases, media pitching and agency projects. Carly's passion for travel and knowledge of the industry allow her to be successful in our Account Manager position.

Carly is a graduate of the University of Florida where she received a B.S. in Public Relations and is also an active member of the Public Relations Society of America. (PRSA).

Mike Schmitt, Account Executive

Mike joins us as Account Executive with public relations experience in a wide range of industries. He has an extensive track record of strategic editorial placements in print, broadcast and new media. Additionally, he has successfully launched media campaigns that have gained tremendous national exposure. Mike comes to us from public relations agency and Fox News.

Mike is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. in Communications in New Jersey