Frances is an award-winning publicist with over 20 years of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Alban Communications, a boutique communications agency launched in 2008. Frances’ expertise lies in building strategic partnerships, creating innovative and tech-savvy marketing solutions, and a deep understanding of multicultural and global markets. She's also a pro at securing media placements -- The New York Times, USA Today, New York Post, CNN, NPR, Miami Herald, Univision, Forbes, Huffington Post, Telemundo, US News & World Report, Associated Press, EFE and MSNBC, are but some of the outlets she has collaborated with.