Andrew Aldrich, Vice President
As a media relations expert, Andrew prepares client announcements for the media and identifies and pitches story ideas, which can appear on the front page of newspapers or highlighted on the evening news. Andrew builds relationships with members of the media, leads media relations strategy, supports crisis communications and provides media training for clients. In 2020, Andrew was promoted to vice president of the agency and plays a hands-on role in managing agency operations with President and CEO Kyri Jacobs.
Andrew joined BHC as an account executive, where he handled copywriting, collateral development, project management and client relations. Prior to joining BHC, Andrew served in the public information office of county government and wrote for a community newspaper. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Grove City College.
Board Memberships
- Baltimore Public Relations Council Board Secretary, 2014–2023
- Baltimore Public Relations Council Board Member, 2010–2023
Professional Association Memberships
- Baltimore Public Relations Council
- Public Relations Society of America, Maryland Chapter
- Leadership Howard County – Leadership Essentials Graduate, 2011
Emma Day, Director of Digital Media and Strategy
Previously, she worked as the communications and program coordinator for the nonprofit ORANS and its parent company, Baltimore Mediation, where she managed both companies’ websites and social media. She also maintained the companies’ blogs, regularly writing articles and creating content.
Emma earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in sociology from Goucher College in 2015.
Yenneca Ketzis, Director of Publications
Prior to joining BHC, Yenneca directed community affairs for Waterside Plaza in New York City. She created newsletters, ad campaigns and social media content and produced a range of special events. Previously, she directed marketing and public relations for Stepping Out Dance Studios in New York City.
Yenneca graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and mass communications from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Kyri Jacobs, President and CEO
Prior to joining BHC, Kyri worked for the Pennsylvania-based Ohio Valley General Hospital. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
Areas of Expertise
- Spearheading research-driven marketing campaigns that garner results
- Managing strategic development and implementation of award-winning concepts and ad campaigns
- Leading marketing, public relations and event-planning efforts for major fundraising and capital campaigns
- Conducting brand evaluation and leading rebranding tactics
Previous Board Memberships
- Howard County Police Foundation, Board Chair 2016-2020; Board Member 2012-2023
- Leadership Howard County, Board Chair 2014-2016
- Careerscope
- HopeWorks (Domestic Violence Center)
- Executive Women’s Network/Women’s Leadership Alliance
- HC DrugFree, Board Chair
- Health Alliance
- Maryland Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development, President 2004-2006
Professional/Business Association Memberships
- Leadership Howard County, class of 2009
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Awards
- Daily Record Maryland’s Top 100 Women, 2009, 2011, 2013 (Inducted into the Circle of Excellence)
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, 2013
Kim Miller, Executive Assistant
Prior to joining BHC, Kim managed an all-women’s gym in Catonsville, was an Inside Sales Representative for the European territory of a document and x-ray scanner manufacturer, and worked in accounting for several years. Kim graduated with honors from Howard Community College with a degree in Web Development.
Amanda Heilig, Senior Graphic Designer
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in visual communication design and a minor in marketing from Stevenson University.