Communication strategy for organizations where trust and reputation are on the line.
During important moments, silence creates the narrative.
Clear communication is a leadership skill. We help teams master it.
Hartwood Communications helps organizations prepare for complex situations where visibility is high and trust is on the line through readiness assessments, training, and strategic advisory support.
The result: teams that communicate clearly, act decisively, and maintain trust when the pressure is high.
Owner of Hartwood Communications
Jenny Weekes is a former fire service spokesperson who understands what it means to communicate clearly when the stakes are high.
With more than two decades of experience in communications, she has spent her career helping organizations navigate complex and high-pressure situations where communication matters most. Jenny works with leadership teams to prepare for crises, strengthen communication strategy, and ensure organizations are ready to respond with clarity when it counts.
Drawing on extensive experience supporting emergency response and public safety operations, Jenny advises leaders on how to communicate during critical incidents, navigate public scrutiny, and maintain trust with the communities they serve.
MEET JENNY WEEKES
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Jenny brings a level of credibility and practical insight that is hard to find. She understands what it takes to communicate effectively when everything is moving quickly.
real-world experience
Jenny brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and real-world crisis experience. She understands how organizations operate under pressure and helps leadership teams communicate clearly when the stakes are high.
a wealth of knowledge
Jenny helped our leadership team strengthen how we approach communication during high-pressure situations. Through her guidance and training, we walked away with a clearer framework for how leaders should communicate when the stakes are high.
exactly who you need
Our leadership team walked away with a completely different perspective on crisis communication. The scenarios were realistic, practical, and sparked valuable conversation among our leaders.
impactful leadership training
Jenny quickly identified communication gaps we didn’t even realize existed. Her guidance helped our team strengthen how we approach crisis communication and leadership messaging.
identifying the gaps
Jenny has a calm, thoughtful approach to complex situations. She helps leadership teams navigate communication decisions with clarity and confidence.
a trusted advisor
Jenny worked with our team to assess our communication approach and identify gaps we hadn’t considered. Her insights helped us improve how we prepare for and communicate during complex situations, giving our leadership team greater clarity and confidence.
a strategic partner
And what hartwood communications can do for you:
- Conducted media relations and on-camera interviews training for leadership and subject matter experts
- Developed messages and prepared speakers for high-profile incident media inquiries
- Prepared executives and elected officials for high-profile media interviews
- Conducted comprehensive communication audits, identifying gaps and delivered tailored recommendations to strengthen communication strategy and efforts
- Developed communication plans for major public initiatives and ballot measures
- Created strategic communication plans for complex organizations
- Led communication-focused, scenario-based tabletop exercises
- Built internal communication strategies to streamline workflows and reduce communication bottlenecks
- Led communications strategy during complex emergency response incidents involving multiple jurisdictions
- Built social media and communications strategies for public agencies and mission-driven organizations
- Built marketing plans for program launches
- A crisis or high-profile incident is unfolding
- Leadership teams want to strengthen crisis readiness
- A major public initiative requires clear communication strategy
- Media scrutiny or public pressure is increasing
- Communication systems are creating confusion, risk, or burnout
examples of our work
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organizations typically reach out when:
Strong communication doesn’t start during a crisis. It starts long before one happens.
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