results, NOT PROMISES

Sheila Ballen Communications is a full-service consulting firm that focuses on government relations, coalition building, community engagement, strategic communications, compelling storytelling and media relations. Committed to delivering results and getting it done through purposeful innovation, respectful collaboration, seasoned instincts, deep-rooted relationships and flat out hustle!


“Nonprofit specialist Sheila Ballen helms her own firm, Sheila Ballen Communications, where she takes on causes that are mission-driven and in the public interest. Recently, she‘s engaged state officials on the importance of school-based health centers and helped regional cultural and civic programs secure state grants. Ballen‘s decades of experience include communications leadership roles with the University of Pennsylvania, Mastery Charter Schools and the state Department of Education. She currently volunteers with the nutrition nonprofit Philly Food Rescue.”

It is an honor to be recognized as one of the Commonwealth’s most influential difference-makers. I consider myself the People’s Lobbyist; reach out when you are ready to amplify your mission and organization.


Strategic Communications

  • Communication Blueprints
  • Press Conferences 
  • Press Releases & Media Advisories 
  • Story Placements 
  • Op-Eds & Letters to the Editor
  • Editorial Board Meetings
  • Talking Points & Speechwriting
  • Media Trainings
  • Social & Impactful Media

Crisis Management

  • Crisis Scenario Planning
  • Threat and Risk Assessment
  • Serving as Spokesperson
  • Safeguarding Reputation
  • Social Media Monitoring

EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY

  • Elected Officials Meetings
  • Relationship Building 
  • Community Engagement
  • Legislative Research and Interpretation
  • Coalition Building
  • Issue Development & Public Policy

GET IN TOUCH

Feel free to call or email me. I would love to hear from you!

SHEILA BALLEN
sheila@sheilaballencomms.com
215-275-7329
Philadelphia, PA