Laura Jackson - Principal Publicist
Wasabi PR founder, Japanese speaking, African drumming, zen meditating, lighthouse owner, Laura Jackson expresses her passion for life through her work.  She began her career as a publicist in New York City following a wide variety of life and work experiences resulting in a vast network of contacts and a creative energy that infuses everything she touches with a healthy dose of bliss.

   


Jessica Barnes - Assistant Publicist
With a Bachelor of Arts in English and a history of building personal computers, Jessica melds her creative and technical skills to enhance Wasabi PR's team efforts. Jessica assists in media outreach and writing press releases, as well as graphics and website design. She has previously worked in LAPTOP Magazine's editorial department, and is currently taking editorial courses at New York University. 

Denise Capuano - Publicist
Denise is a seasoned corporate communications, media and public relations professional with 15 years of corporate and agency experience in the consumer, technology, telecommunications and cable industries.











Wasabi Consultants:


John Gillespie - Asian Business Consultant
Son of missionary parents and raised in Japan, Dr. Gillespie is a graduate of the Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan.  He earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Culture at Indiana University. He has worked extensively in East and Southeast Asia...particularly in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong-and in Europe...specializing in trans-Pacific intercultural business issues. Dr. Gillespie writes frequently on cross-cultural management and related issues, such as U.S.-Japan trade.  He has appeared on the NHK program "Japan-U.S. Cross-Talk," and, most recently, collaborated on NHK's global business program "Becoming a Leader."  







Matt Sislowitz - Writer
Prior to his 7-year career as a professional advertising copywriter, Matt spent nearly a decade career hopping: past aliases include retail buyer, magazine publisher, brand analyst, executive assistant, and construction project manager--he even dabbled in standup comedy. Matt is an avid cyclist who once spun from Montreal to Boston. Matt earned his BA in History from Brown.