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December 23, 2025

Baker Public Relations Expands Florida Presence with First St. Petersburg Hire, Welcoming Account Executive Linda England

Baker Public Relations, an award-winning, woman-owned public relations and marketing agency, announced today the hiring of Linda

England as the agency’s first full-time account executive based in St. Petersburg, Florida. This strategic expansion strengthens Baker Public Relations’ growing footprint in the Tampa Bay and broader Florida region as the agency continues to build its national presence.

With headquarters in Albany, New York, and additional offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and St. Petersburg, Baker Public Relations represents clients across industries including healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, technology, professional services, education, government, sports, nonprofit and real estate.

“Bringing Linda onto our team marks an exciting next step in our Florida growth strategy,” said Megan Baker, founder and CEO of Baker Public Relations. “Her academic excellence, strong writing background and hands-on experience supporting communications at global brands make her a tremendous asset for our clients. Having a full-time team member on the ground in St. Petersburg positions us to deepen relationships, deliver more tailored service and expand our network throughout the Tampa Bay region.”

Linda joins Baker Public Relations after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. She previously held internships with Airbnb, Jabil and UF Health, where she supported influencer activations for product launches, conducted social and competitive analyses, drafted content for external and internal audiences, assisted with events, monitored media coverage and contributed to social media strategy. She also served in leadership roles within UF’s student-run agencies, strengthening her skills in research, planning and account coordination.

“I am thrilled to join Baker Public Relations and support the agency’s growth here in Florida,” Linda said. “St. Pete is a fast-growing market with a vibrant business community, and I’m excited to build relationships, support our clients and contribute to expanding Baker Public Relations’ presence across the region.”

In her role as account executive, Linda will support media and influencer relations, copywriting and digital content development, social media strategy, event support and day-to-day account management for clients across industries.