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Christina Marie

@nycroses.bsky.social

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☆ Public Relations recruiter in NYC ☆ DE&I driven ☆ SVP Talent Acquisition ☆ Proud mom. ☆ Latina. ☆ Art & music lover. ☆ Gimme coffee. ☆ https://linktr.ee/newyorkroses ☆

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Nov 18

Black Lives Matter ☆ Women's Rights Are Human Rights ☆ No Human is Illegal ☆ Science is Real ☆ Love is Love ☆ Kindness is Everything ☆ Support Journalists ☆ Trans Lives Matter ☆ Vote

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · 7d

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently apnews.com/article/layo...

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · 15d

Recently, I was a guest on Ken Jacobs' leadership podcast, Taking the Lead. Together, we discuss why mental health, authenticity, and DEI aren’t just values, but vital business strategies. Watch/listen on YouTube: youtu.be/jCqEH8Kbb7E?.... Thank you so much for a great conversation, Ken!

Christina Stokes on People-First Leadership, Mental Health, and DEI

YouTube video by Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to share some big news. Last weekend, I married my best friend, Damon! We are so happy to have joined our hearts and families. This next chapter will be the greatest yet. 💍🖤 Please make a note of my new surname, Withey, which is pronounced WIHTH-ee. TYSM for the love!

Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Sep 29

How Student-Run PR Agencies Are Bridging the Nonprofit Funding Gap prsay.prsa.org/2025/09/25/h...

How Student-Run PR Agencies Are Bridging the Nonprofit Funding Gap - PRsay

Nonprofits seeking free or low-cost strategic communication support can find a list of student-run agencies on the PRSSA website. Professionals looking to strengthen their skills and résumés can find ...

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Sep 5

Filler words (like "um") show up across languages and cultures. This was interesting to read! www.npr.org/2025/09/03/n...

So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Aug 27

Just wrapped up stocking backpacks and writing inspirational cards for NYC students with my colleagues this afternoon.

Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sometimes, it is difficult to leave persistent feelings of anxiety and worry at home when you go to work. The heavy news cycle is unavoidable, especially when you work in public relations, communications and media. www.prsa.org/article/work... 📝✨ #SelfCare #HireAndSeek

Workplace Self-Care

Like the self-care that you would practice at home, workplace self-care encompasses various practices that help maintain your physical, emotional and mental well-being while at work.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Aug 21

Staying Relevant at Any Career Level
By Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR, Fellow PRSA www.prsa.org/article/stay...

Staying Relevant at Any Career Level

Whether you’re new to the profession or a longtime executive, practicing career agility means activating all Four C’s — Cabinet, Career, Capabilities and Community —at every level.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Jul 15

My favorite poet passed away yesterday. If you've never read or listened to Andrea Gibson, please look up their work. andreagibson.substack.com/p/love-lette... Hail the traveler.

Love Letter From The Afterlife

Comfort for those grieving a loved one

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Jun 23

The average new employee will need anywhere from 3 to 6 months to fully acclimate and settle into their new role. In my Hire and Seek column for PRSA Strategies & Tactics, I review the steps managers should take to be supportive. www.prsa.org/article/new-... 📝✨ #Onboarding #NewHires #HireAndSeek

Tactics for New Hire Acclimation

A successful new hire strengthens culture, boosts morale and expands capabilities. You want to see a return on time and resources, which is why proper new hire acclimation is critical.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · May 8

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Conclave elects American Robert Prevost as new pope www.nbcnews.com/world/the-va... via @nbcnews

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Conclave elects American Robert Prevost as new pope

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

www.nbcnews.com

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · May 8

The new Pope didn't tweet once in 2024. In 2025, he's posted 5 times, in which he:

- Criticized JD Vance's views on Catholicism and Jesus
- Posted an article opposing Trump's immigration policies
- Retweeted twice about the Pope's health
- Retweeted a criticism of Trump & Bukele's laughter at KAG.

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Apr 14
As Trump & Bukele use Oval to 🤣 Feds’ illicit deportation of a US resident (https://bit.ly/3ROMjnP), once an undoc-ed Salvadorean himself, now-DC Aux +Evelio asks, “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?” https://bit.ly/4j700KN

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Feb 25
We continue praying together the Holy Rosary for the health of #PopeFrancis this evening at 9 PM in St. Peter’s Square, The prayer today will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization. #pope #PopeFrancis

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Feb 15
#PrayForThePope #GoodNews: The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Francis' health is improving. Let us pray together for his full recovery
@franciscus
Be strong, We are looking forward to seeing you again soon at St. Peter's Square.
#WeLoveOurPope

Robert Prevost
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Feb 13
Pope Francis’ letter, JD Vance’s ‘ordo amoris’ and what the Gospel asks of all of us on immigration
From americamagazine.org
Robert Prevost
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Feb 3
JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others https://ncronline.org/node/292716 via
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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · May 1

Written by my former colleague, Amber Arnold: www.prweek.com/article/1913...

From the DEI frontline: How communications can help companies meet the moment

The work to advance DEI is being challenged, but it will not stop — it will evolve. Here’s a 3 A method to positioning initiatives from MikeWorldWide’s Amber Micala Arnold.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · May 1

I'm deeply grateful to my team and colleagues, leadership and mentors, and every candidate I've had the opportunity to connect with along the way. Thank you to my family, as well, for always rooting for me! 🖤

#WorkAnniversary #TalentAcquisition #RubensteinCommunications #CareerMilestones

Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · May 1

When I first stepped through these doors in 2017, I couldn't have imagined the remarkable professionals I'd have the privilege to bring into the firm, the challenges we'd navigate together, or how much I would grow, personally and professionally.

Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · May 1

🎉 CELEBRATING 8 YEARS AT RUBENSTEIN COMMUNICATIONS! 🎉

Today marks eight years since I joined the incredible team at Rubenstein Communications to lead Talent Acquisition, and what a journey it's been!

Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Apr 30

I'm incredibly humbled to share that I've been named a 2025 Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional at the OnCon Icon Awards for the FOURTH time!

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Apr 20

I don’t know what the future of academia will look like in America after all this.

But I also know we don’t have to wait for permission and institutional approval to share knowledge with each other and create community.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Apr 25

"Columbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I'm Going to Teach It Anyway." open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

Columbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I'm Going to Teach It Anyway.

This is not a time for media literacy or historical knowledge to be held hostage by institutions bending the knee to authoritarianism.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Apr 24

To Escape the Grind, Young People Turn to ‘Mini-Retirements’ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/u...

To Escape the Grind, Young People Turn to ‘Mini-Retirements’

Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their careers rather than waiting until retirement.

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Christina Marie @nycroses.bsky.social · Apr 10

In my Hire and Seek column for PRSA Strategies & Tactics, I review how the kinds of questions asked — and the way those questions are answered — can transform a routine meeting into a meaningful, memorable conversation. www.prsa.org/article/ask-... 📝✨ #InterviewingTips #PRjobs