Kirsten Tullis
About Kirsten Tullis
Kirsten Tullis serves as Vice President at Porter Novelli, where she oversees cross-functional teams to implement integrated strategies in athlete and celebrity partnerships, as well as media related to the Olympics and World Cup. She has extensive experience in communications, having previously held various roles at Porter Novelli and CLS Strategies, and has a background in Political Science and Journalism from Boston University.
Current Role at Porter Novelli
Kirsten Tullis serves as Vice President at Porter Novelli, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees cross-functional teams to execute integrated tactics that include athlete and celebrity partnerships, as well as media initiatives related to the Olympics and World Cup. Tullis manages a portfolio with a budget of $5 million, which involves staff forecasting and budget reconciliation. Her leadership focuses on developing strategic communications programs that drive brand growth.
Previous Experience at Porter Novelli
Before her current role, Kirsten Tullis held several positions at Porter Novelli. She worked as an Account Supervisor from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Account Executive from 2014 to 2016, both in the Greater Boston area. In these roles, she led major communications programs in food and nutrition, consumer brand marketing, and corporate practices. Tullis developed trusted partnerships with clients, such as the Almond Board of California and Ricoh, which contributed to organic growth and low client attrition rates.
Early Career and Education
Kirsten Tullis began her career as an Associate at CLS Strategies from 2012 to 2013 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also gained experience as a Student Journalist at Boston University from 2008 to 2010. Tullis studied at Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism. She completed her high school education at Archmere Academy, where she achieved a High School Diploma.
Achievements in Media and Communications
During her tenure at Porter Novelli, Kirsten Tullis achieved significant results in media placements and coverage. She recorded a 5.5x year-over-year increase in earned media placements and a 252% increase in Tier 1 media coverage. Tullis also develops crisis playbooks and provides advice on complex reputational issues for clients, preparing spokespeople and managing stakeholder environments.