Mary Helen Olejnik brings an impressive range of corporate communications, PR, and nonprofit grant writing to The Luxury Wordsmith. Starting her career at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sun Sentinel, the AP Stylebook and a firm respect for deadlines have been constants throughout her 20-year career in the media and nonprofit industries.

Following a rewarding move as the Director of Development for a local domestic violence shelter, Mary Helen took the reins, established a new department, and cultivated $7M for the annual fundraising portfolio.

Mary Helen crafts messaging for a variety of national and international clients spanning industries including construction, solar energy, travel PR, foundations, government, charities, major universities, and other notable institutions.

Mary Helen is grateful to have a career that involves supporting charities that are the backbone of our communities around the world. When she’s not at her desk writing, she can often be found walking the adorable adoptable pups at Abandoned Pet Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’re in the market for a pup, she knows a few!