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About
Meet Jenny WEEKES, owner
Jenny Weekes is a former fire service spokesperson who understands what it means to communicate clearly when the stakes are high.
Over the course of her career, she has led communication efforts during hundreds of incidents ranging from wildfires and natural disasters to train derailments, plane crashes, line-of-duty deaths, arsons, fatalities, vehicle collisions, and complex internal incidents. These experiences shaped her approach to crisis communication: calm, clear, and grounded in real-world operations.
Today, Jenny works with organizations to strengthen crisis readiness through communication assessments, leadership training, and strategic advisory support. Her work helps leadership teams communicate with confidence in both everyday moments and high-stakes situations.
Jenny holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communications and is a graduate of FEMA’s Executive Public Information Officer Program. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest with their two amazing daughters and a pair of very ridiculous dogs. When they aren’t working, they’re usually planning their next road trip to somewhere with water, mountains — or both.
HARTWOOD COMMUNICATIONS
CLARITY
When situations become complex or emotional, clear communication becomes even more critical. Hartwood Communications helps leaders cut through noise, confusion, and uncertainty so organizations can communicate with confidence when the stakes are high.
LEADERSHIP
Effective communication starts with leadership. Hartwood Communications works alongside executive teams to ensure communication decisions are thoughtful, coordinated, and aligned with the organization’s values and responsibilities.
TRUST
Organizations earn trust through how they communicate before, during, and after difficult moments. By helping teams prepare in advance, Hartwood Communications ensures leaders are ready to respond with clarity, transparency, and credibility when it matters most.
our CORE VALUES
Jenny brings a level of credibility and practical insight that is hard to find. She understands what it takes to communicate effectively when everything is moving quickly.
real-world experience
Jenny brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and real-world crisis experience. She understands how organizations operate under pressure and helps leadership teams communicate clearly when the stakes are high.
a wealth of knowledge
Jenny helped our leadership team strengthen how we approach communication during high-pressure situations. Through her guidance and training, we walked away with a clearer framework for how leaders should communicate when the stakes are high.
exactly who you need
Our leadership team walked away with a completely different perspective on crisis communication. The scenarios were realistic, practical, and sparked valuable conversation among our leaders.
impactful leadership training
Jenny quickly identified communication gaps we didn’t even realize existed. Her guidance helped our team strengthen how we approach crisis communication and leadership messaging.
identifying the gaps
Jenny has a calm, thoughtful approach to complex situations. She helps leadership teams navigate communication decisions with clarity and confidence.
a trusted advisor
Jenny worked with our team to assess our communication approach and identify gaps we hadn’t considered. Her insights helped us improve how we prepare for and communicate during complex situations, giving our leadership team greater clarity and confidence.
