About Kristin

With more than 20 years of experience, Kristin founded KLW Communications, LLC, a woman-owned, boutique Public Relations agency that combines knowledge and personalized service to meet clients’ unique needs.

Kristin will help craft your story, elevate your brand and get the recognition you deserve. 

She has had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients, including nonprofits, biotech/pharmaceutical, healthcare, a meetings and events firm and venue, retail, real estate, hospitality (local Pittsburgh and national restaurants/sports bar), technology and travel destinations.

Notable accomplishments include securing a client on The Kelly Clarkson Show and two clients on GMA3 (Good Morning America’s Third Hour). These examples showcase Kristin’s success in utilizing an extensive journalist network to amplify clients' stories.

Additional career highlights include serving as VisitPittsburgh's Communications Director and collaborating with CZYK Publishing on two Pittsburgh travel guides, Eat Like A Local and Greater Than A Tourist. These guides are valuable resources for visitors and locals, offering insider tips and insights into Pittsburgh’s best eateries, vibrant culture and hidden gems.

At KLW Communications, Kristin is passionate about building lasting relationships and delivering results that exceed expectations. Your story becomes her mission.

Let's connect and make an impact together.

Books

Kristin has written and published two Pittsburgh travel guides in collaboration with CZYK Publishing.

  • Eat Like A Local

  • Greater Than A Tourist

Clients featured in:

  • Good Morning America

  • Sports Illustrated  

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show  

  • CBS News

  • Oprah Daily  

  • Martha Stewart Living

  • Newsweek

  • Smart Meetings

  • PublicSource

  • CNET  

  • BuzzFeed

  • Forbes Health

  • Us Weekly

  • Parade

  • Yahoo Life

  • Corporate & Incentive Travel  

  • BizBash

  • BioPharma Dive

  • WebMD

  • Proprietors of Pittsburgh podcast

  • CanvasRebel 

  • Well+Good

  • The Epoch Times

  • Lehigh Valley Business

  • WTAE-TV

  • KDKA-TV

  • WPXI-TV

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  • Pittsburgh Business Times

  • Pittsburgh Magazine

  • WESA FM (NPR)

  • KDKA-FM Radio

  • nextPittsburgh

  • Little Family Adventure

  • Houston Radio

  • Sip Magazine

  • The Spruce

  • BioBuzz

  • Yinz Are Good podcast

  • Realtor.com

  • Fox 26-TV Houston

  • Houston Business Journal

  • Houston Chronicle

  • Authority Magazine

  • Apartment Therapy

  • Yahoo Entertainment

  • Pittsburgh Tribune Review

  • New Pittsburgh Courier

  • NBC.com

  • Smart Meetings

  • Association Convention & Facilities

  • Mt. Lebanon Magazine

  • North Hills Monthly Magazine

  • Family Travel Network

  • Exhibit City News

  • Labiotech (UK)

  • Causes or Cures podcast

  • The Leading DIfference podcast

  • I AM CEO podcast