Briana Cooper

About Briana Cooper

Strategic communications expert with 20 years of integrated communications, engagement, public affairs + advocacy, change management and award-winning public relations experience. With a reputation as a builder and storyteller, Cooper thrives in high stakes scenarios where she can create new programs and processes that drive widespread impacts. As an advocate for social and industry impact, Cooper is dedicated to mentoring students, developing the next generation of leaders, promoting her profession and giving back to the community. Along with volunteering time to numerous committees and projects focused on promoting diversity, equity and belonging, she has served in local and national leadership roles in the Public Relations Council of Alabama and Public Relations Student Society of America chapters. She now serves as chair for PRSA’s Southeast District board of directors, on the executive committee of the PRSA District Council and on the board of directors for the Alabama Chapter of PRSA. She also serves on the Institute for Public Relations Elevate research cohort and is a past Policy Fellow with the Alabama Women’s Foundation.Cooper has been recognized across the industry for her leadership, academic and career achievements. She was named Women’s Empowerment Champion by PR News, and has received multiple Medallion Awards from the Public Relations Council of Alabama for her work leading client campaigns and developing PR strategies. She was honored as a Rising Star Alumni by the UAB National Alumni Society and was named Outstanding Student by her alma mater three times.Cooper received a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is Accredited in Public Relations by the Universal Accreditation Board. A native of the Los Angeles area, she recently relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. She credits her love of her new home to Cleveland’s endless cultural and outdoor pursuits.Expertise in Integrated Marketing & Public Relations | Demand Generation | Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs | Growth Strategy | Crisis & Change Management | Data Analytics & Insights | DEI & Culture Strategy | Financial P&L Management

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor

   Jacksonville State University

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies, Public Relations

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master of Public Administration - MPA