Ellen DeGiusti joined Hewes in 2026 as a Senior Account Executive. She supports media relations and day-to-day communications for financial services clients. 

She brings hands-on experience working closely with ETF issuers and financial institutions, helping manage media outreach, research, and account coordination. She strengthens Hewes’ client and media networks with strategic insight and collaboration. 

Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Georgia, with a minor in Political Science and a certificate in Public Affairs Communications. 

On the importance of relationships: 

In a world where AI increasingly does things for us, a new differentiator is going to be what AI can’t do – have real connections and relationships. One of my favorite things about this industry is that it’s driven by people and original ideas, and while harnessing AI allows us to work more efficiently and effectively, Hewes has the relationships, reputation, and deep expertise that can’t be replaced.  

Our mission is to position our clients as thought leaders and illuminate their unique points of view, which works in lockstep with journalists’ mission to produce quality content, informed by knowledgeable sources. In a crowded news cycle, we help establish meaningful connections backed by trust and experience, which, today, makes all the difference.