Thomas Ciesielka

About

Strategic Public Relations Leader | Reputation Architect | Crisis Communications Specialist With 25+ years of experience, I am a results-oriented public relations executive guiding high-stakes communication strategies for legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors. As the Founder of TC Public Relations, I’ve built a reputation for securing impactful national media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Forbes, and PBS-related projects. Emmy Award–winning producer with leadership on PBS documentaries, I bring a proven track record of shaping narratives, managing crises, and defending reputations under pressure. My expertise includes issue advocacy, litigation media strategy, and comprehensive reputation management. I serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, authors, and mission-driven organizations, delivering campaigns that strengthen public influence. Core competencies include Media Relations, Crisis & Reputation Management, Strategic Messaging, Litigation Communications, Media Training, and Public Speaking.

Experience

• Leadership Institute Adjunct Faculty · Leadership Institute2024-01-01 –

  As an adjunct faculty member for the Leadership Institute, I contribute to its mission of equipping conservatives with the skills they need to succeed in media relations. Founded in 1979 by Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute has trained over 230,000 activists, leaders, and students through its comprehensive communications programs. I deliver media relations training, empowering pro-life advocates to communicate their message effectively and navigate today’s media landscape.

• Founder & Principal, TC Public Relations · TC Public Relations2001 –

  Founder and principal overseeing client services including advising, directing, and building long-term client relationships. Led high-impact campaigns, developed strategic messaging, and secured national media placements for clients in legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors.

• Executive Producer / Communications Consultant · Lakeview Productions, Inc.1994 – 2001

  Oversaw production and communications for a major PBS documentary, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding achievement. Secured a national publishing deal and managed a media campaign for a non-fiction book that became an ECPA Gold Medallion finalist. Developed business-to-business content strategies for clients in training and professional sectors, securing placements in top industry publications.

• Marketing Director, Museum of Broadcast Communications – Chicago, IL · Museum of Broadcast Communications1989 – 1992

  Executed marketing and event strategies that doubled annual attendance through new education initiatives and partnerships. Secured major corporate sponsorships and managed high-profile events featuring personalities such as Steve Allen and Betty White.

• Sales | Marketing Director | Public Relations | Media Relations Consultant | Chicago · Films inc.1984 – 1989

  Led sales, marketing, PR and media relations for Chicago-based organizations, focusing on reputation management, audience targeting, messaging, and business development.

Education

• Rochester Institute of TechnologyB.S., Audio-Visual Communications
• St. Joseph's Prep

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