A
thirty-year public relations veteran, Paige began her career as
a newspaper journalist
and advertising representative. She transitioned to public relations
when she worked as a publicist director for the Dallas professional
children’s theatre group, Kids and Company, Inc. in 1977. She
opened her own PR consulting firm in 1978. Paige is a highly successful public relations strategist and has
worked with a wide variety of clients in the for-profit and not-for-profit
sectors. Her perceptiveness, creativity, judgment, and energy have
enabled Paige to successfully tackle communications projects for
insurance executives, real estate professionals, performing arts
entities, and health care organizations, as just a few examples.
A frequent speaker, trainer, and communications workshop leader,
she has directed seminars on public information, education, and
public relations for nearly 30 years.
Current memberships include the Public Relations
Society of America, the Public Relations Counselors Academy,
the Rotary Club of Fort
Worth, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Leadership Fort
Worth. She was a member of the Junior League in three cities
and formerly served on the board of directors and executive committees
of numerous community and arts organizations, including the Susan
G. Komen Foundation (FW Affiliate); Ballet Concerto, Inc.; Planned
Parenthood; Fort Worth Theatre; Stage West; United Way’s
First Call for Help; and Fort Worth Clean City, Inc. She is an
active volunteer for the Van Cliburn Foundation, having served
as a host family for every Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
since 1985.
A native of Fort Worth, Paige enjoys languages, reading, traveling,
and spending time with her adult children, Jeff and Erin, and their
families.
Founded PHPR: 1978
Favorite Recent Project: Any that exceeded clients expectations!
Education: Studied political science
at Mount Vernon College in northwest Washington D.C. (now a part
of George Washington University); earned a Bachelor of Arts in
journalism and English from Texas Christian University; and completed
30 hours towards her Master of Arts in English at the University
of North Texas. Ongoing continuing education, including completion
of Harvard/MIT course in negotiation and dealing with an angry
public.
