Jaylen Christie  

Author, Cartoonist, Sociologist and PR Practitioner 

 

Jaylen Christie is an award-winning PR practitioner overseeing day-to-day execution of ongoing publicity initiatives that generate media coverage. He has worked with brands including The Walt Disney Company, American Heart Association, NAACP, Massey Services, Baker Barrios Architects, Sodexo, and The Salvation Army. Jaylen is the creator, author, and illustrator of the comic book “Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids,” and has been featured as a guest speaker at San Diego Comic-Con, which has become the focal point for the world of comic book conventions with attendance topping 130,000 in recent years. He has been recognized by Black Enterprise as a B.E.

Modern Man, an initiative honoring the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. Additionally, Jaylen is a two-time international Hermes Creative Award winner, and has received a MarCom award, the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and Florida A&M University's 40 Under 40. He was named Trailblazer Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America’s Sunshine District chapter in 2022. Jaylen has a master’s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida, where he is currently earning a PhD  in sociology with a research focus on representation in comic book literature; a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida A&M University; and he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

 

Jaylen Christie
Writer | Cartoonist | Actor | Speaker | PR Pro, Superfly Nerd, LLC

Jaylen Christie&nbsp; 
Author, Cartoonist, Sociologist and PR Practitioner&nbsp;
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Jaylen Christie&nbsp;is an award-winning PR practitioner overseeing day-to-day execution of ongoing publicity initiatives that generate media coverage. He has worked with brands including The Walt Disney Company, American Heart Association, NAACP, Massey Services, Baker Barrios Architects, Sodexo, and The Salvation Army. Jaylen is the creator, author, and illustrator of the comic book &ldquo;Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids,&rdquo; and has been featured as a guest speaker at San Diego Comic-Con, which has become the focal point for the world of comic book conventions with attendance topping 130,000 in recent years. He has been recognized by Black Enterprise as a B.E.
Modern Man, an initiative honoring the essence, image, and accomplishments of today&rsquo;s man of color. Additionally, Jaylen is a two-time international Hermes Creative Award winner, and has received a MarCom award, the Orlando Business Journal&rsquo;s 40 Under 40, and Florida A&amp;M University's 40 Under 40. He was named Trailblazer Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America&rsquo;s Sunshine District chapter in 2022. Jaylen has a master&rsquo;s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida, where he is currently earning a PhD&nbsp; in sociology with a research focus on representation in comic book literature; a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalism from Florida A&amp;M University; and he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
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Jaylen Christie Writer | Cartoonist | Actor | Speaker | PR Pro, Superfly Nerd, LLC

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