Our Team

Carol Schuler has the single most important skill required as a publicist: the ability to talk to anyone, anywhere, about anything. Seriously fearless, whether pitching a reporter at the New York Times, negotiating a live segment on NBC’s Today Show or working a room full of national and local reporters at a press event – Carol is in her element. 

A natural born publicist, Carol has scored thousands of media hits for a wonderfully diverse list of clients that includes big hitting consumer names such as Volvo, Annie’s and Room & Board to scrappy start ups and nonprofits such as Bunker Labs, Mixed Blood Theatre and Meda.                 

Big or small, Carol has a nose for a story and a keen sense for who needs to hear it. Recent client publicity highlights include coverage in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, apartmenttherapy.com; and segments on the Today Show, CNN and Good Morning America.

Carol’s path to public relations ultimately fueled her deep understanding and passion for working with people. Prior to moving to Minneapolis, she lived the expat life for 15 years with her family in Australia and Bolivia. In Australia, she ran a mental health unit in the Outback and worked as a rehabilitation case manager. In Bolivia, Carol managed a volunteer organization advocating for orphans, taught at the American Embassy School and raised money for impoverished Bolivians. Her three kids became what Carol proudly calls “global people: passionate, open and creative.” Just like their mom.

Cristy Brusoe has nearly 10 years of experience in public relations as a specialist in media relations. She has spent a majority of her career helping craft and tell the stories of both national and local clients in industries ranging from consumer foods to home products. Cristy recently combined her passion for media relations with her love of sports and took over as owner of a local Minnesota Vikings fan blog. Cristy holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and her master’s degree in leadership education – sports management at Winona State University.

Morgan Briere is an Account Executive at Schuler Publicity. She joined the Schuler Publicity team upon her return to the Twin Cities after spending 8 years in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Throughout her time as a university student, Morgan participated in public relations and communications courses, fueling her interest in the PR industry. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Originally from Austin, TX, Jillian traded her cowboy boots for snow boots to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She is in her fourth and final year at the Hubbard School of Journalism, pursuing a degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in French Studies. With Jillian’s passion for traveling and adventure; she aspires to land a PR career somewhere around the world. Known to be a social butterfly, her innate and extroverted disposition thrives through connecting with people. Pairing perfectly with Schuler’s ability to talk with anyone, anywhere, about anything.