Sharon Horowitz

Sharon creates and executes external and internal communications strategies that raise the profiles, protect the reputations and advance the objectives of a diverse array of organizations.  Over the course of a 20-year career, her clients have included private equity-backed portfolio companies, prominent law and consulting firms, corporations and not-for-profit organizations, among others. She has worked across numerous industries, such as healthcare, technology, financial services, education and consumer, among others.

With a razor-sharp focus on outstanding service, collaborative approach and passion for effective storytelling, she partners with clients to develop communications campaigns to project thought leadership, raise the visibility of leaders, support organizational transformations, drive employee engagement and reach and influence target stakeholder groups. 

A talented and prolific writer, Sharon has extensive experience crafting internal communications on a range of complex and sensitive topics with a clear, approachable and personable tone, as well as externally focused communications including op-eds, contributed articles, social media and web site and marketing content.

With the ability to synthesize clients’ insights and perspectives, she brings a unique talent for pitching hard-to-place stories, regularly securing coverage in the world’s most influential print, online and broadcast outlets, as well as top industry-focused publications and social media platforms.

Prior to joining The LAKPR Group, Sharon was a senior vice president at LAK Public Relations, which she joined in 2011. Before that, she was with an independent public relations firm focused on healthcare, higher education and philanthropy. A graduate of Smith College, Sharon has served as a social media strategist for the Smith College Club of New York City.