With a PR career spanning more than two decades of agency experience, Linda has worked with hundreds of clients throughout the years, ranging from iconic personal care consumer brands like Maybelline and essie to corporate brand Johnson & Johnson to Martha Stewart-licensed home furnishing collections. With an expansive perspective on the constantly evolving media relations discipline and a wealth of long-nurtured media contacts, her clients have been featured on the Today Show, in the New York Times, New York Magazine, Women's Wear Daily as well as every major consumer outlet.

Hailey Paine is a Junior Account Executive at KLC, where she helps bring PR initiatives to life - coordinating events, tracking and reporting on campaigns, and managing daily client communications across the beauty, wellness, and lifestyle spaces. She joined Kristen's team in February 2024 as a Public Relations Intern, gaining hands-on experience in media relations, influencer outreach, and brand storytelling before stepping into her full-time role. A recent graduate of Marist University, Hailey stays on top of the online conversations shaping the beauty and lifestyle industries, keeping client strategies relevant and on-trend.

Olivia Masullo is an Account Coordinator at KLC, where she helps drive impactful results through event planning, campaign tracking and reporting, influencer outreach,  and seamless team-client communication. She joined Kristen’s team in November of 2024 as a Public Relations Intern, gaining knowledge and experience in everything from send-outs to client relationship management, and more! Following her graduation from Pace University in December of 2025, Olivia will start her full-time role at KLC where she will take ownership of her designated clients and key responsibilities. She is also savvy in the social media space and hopes to bring this digital skillset to future social-driven campaigns.

Meet Kristen Long: PR Pro, Beauty Enthusiast, and Founder of KLC

Kristen Long has spent over fifteen years in the world of public relations and communications, working alongside brands of all sizes. From scrappy startups to luxury labels and household names, she’s collaborated with a range of brands to craft their stories and make their mark.

Kristen isn’t just a PR powerhouse; she’s also a savvy, trend-loving consumer who lives and breathes the beauty, health, and lifestyle industries she supports. Her ability to stay plugged into current trends means her clients’ messaging is always fresh, timely, and strategic. Whether it’s media outreach, influencer strategy, or brand storytelling, she always leads with insight and intention.

After years of working alongside some of the sharpest minds in PR, Kristen launched Kristen Long Communications (KLC) in 2019. Since then, she’s built a nimble, passionate team that shares her values: think smart, move fast, and always lead with kindness. Many of the clients who started with Kristen back in 2019 are still with her today—and that kind of loyalty speaks volumes.

Kristen’s agency lives by her motto: Work hard. Be kind. And don’t forget to have fun every step of the way.