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Franziska Roessy

Franziska Roessy is an assistant account executive for the corporate and public affairs division, serving accounts such as the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kiewit Infrastructure West and Ward Centers.

Prior to joining Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Inc., Franziska worked as a Legislative Aide for the Hawaii State Legislature in the House of Representatives. She also interned at the Chevron Corporation's public affairs office at the Kapolei, HI refinery.

Franziska is a graduate of Moanalua High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and communications with a minor in writing from Hawai‘i Pacific University. She is expecting to graduate with a Masters of communication and a certificate in mediation and conflict from HPU in May 2011. Franziska is currently a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

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