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Friedman named Ulum’s Portland VP

By JEWISH REVIEW

article created on: 2009-01-15T00:00:00

The Ulum Group, one of Oregon’s top five public relations and public affairs firms, has named Bela Friedman vice president of its Portland office.

In her new position, Friedman will lead the communications team in Portland. Friedman is a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom.

Friedman brings with her more than 20 years of experience as a public relations professional and journalist. She spent the past several years as an independent public relations consultant in San Diego, Los Angeles and Portland.

A former president of the Health Care Communicators of Oregon, she held the same title at the organization’s chapter in San Diego. Friedman is an award-winning professional who has a deep background in health care, financial services, lifestyle and non-profit communications. Her wide range of public relations expertise includes publicity, media relations, community relations, media advocacy, and strategy and positioning. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge.

“Bela is a great addition to our team,” said Pat Walsh, president and CEO. “She brings with her a positive attitude and extensive experience in the public relations field.”

The Ulum Group is a public relations/public affairs firm, founded in 1995. With 16 employees in offices in Portland and Eugene, the firm represents a broad range of medical, health care, business, government and non-profit clients. 

For more information about The Ulum Group, call 541-302-6622 (Eugene), 503-595-8350 (Portland), or visit the Web site at www.ulum.com.