Wolf Kasteler Public Relations Promotes Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to Senior VP

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Wolf Kasteler has two new senior vice presidents.

The bicoastal public relations and consulting company has advanced Allie Jenkins in the LA office and Chelsea Hayes in the NY office to senior vice president roles. In their new positions, they will collaborate with various teams to develop strategies, nurture upcoming talent, and support operational policies, alongside vice presidents Lauren Appel, Christa Dallas, Caryn Leeds, and Annick Oppenheim.

In a shared announcement, partners Annett Wolf and Annick Muller of Wolf Kasteler stated, “They’ve consistently demonstrated passion, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication to our clients. They’ve spearheaded significant campaigns and cultivated an environment marked by collaboration and high standards. This promotion is a testament to the trust they’ve garnered from us, our clients, and the industry.”

In a joint press release, Wolf Kasteler partners Annett Wolf and Annick Muller commented, “Their consistent commitment to passion, strategy, and unwavering dedication to our clients has led them to head major campaigns and create a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion is a recognition of the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients, and the industry.

Jenkins embarked on her professional journey by taking up global branding roles at ICM in 2010. In 2011, she transitioned to ID-PR, and later joined Wolf Kasteler in 2013. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in nurturing the rise of several promising talents such as Kaia Gerber, Milly Alcock, Diana Silvers, Pauline Chalamet, Ivanna Sakhno, and Sara Silva. Simultaneously, she helped the firm broaden its horizons into digital and creator talent like Brittany Broski and Pizzaslime. Her collaborative work includes Ken Leung, Reid Scott, Ming-Na Wen, Ethan Cutkosky, Dianne Doan, Jeff Wilbusch, among others. She has been closely associated with Wolf in multifaceted campaigns across various platforms for celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Jon Hamm, Michelle Pfeiffer, Emmy Rossum, Sam Esmail, and Ted Danson.

Wolf has been very impressed and inspired by Allie’s advancement at Wolf Kasteler. She consistently shows intelligence, forward-thinking strategies, and courage—never shying away from breaking traditional norms or seizing fresh prospects. Her positive outlook, keen intuition, and unwavering commitment to mentoring have left a lasting and valuable mark.”

Wolf has been both amazed and motivated by Allie’s growth at Wolf Kasteler. She consistently exhibits intelligence, strategic foresight, and bravery—never hesitating to question the status quo or explore new possibilities. Her optimism, sharp intuition, and enduring determination to mentor have made a lasting and significant impact.

2012 marked the beginning of Hayes’ PR career at Slate. In 2019, she moved on to Wolf Kasteler. Throughout her career, she has built an extensive clientele that covers film, television, and theater. Some of her notable clients are Elizabeth Debicki, Andrew Lincoln, Sutton Foster, Tom Bateman, Dominique Thorne, Aaron Tveit, Julia Stiles, Arian Moayed, Lilli Kay, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Gideon Glick, Julianna Margulies, Jeremy Jordan, Lauren Ridloff, Brandon Uranowitz, Denis O’Hare and Celia Keenan-Bolger. She has guided awards campaigns and nurtured rising stars such as Sarah Pidgeon, Stanley Simons, and Tony nominees Joy Woods and Tala Ashe. Additionally, she has ventured into representing authors, choreographers, and Prime Video projects like “Overcompensating” and “Daisy Jones & The Six.

Muller praised Chelsea, stating she’s a remarkable figure in theater, TV, and cinema. He noted that her creative vision and unwavering commitment to award campaigns have made her a reliable ally for both emerging and established industry players. Her leadership style, which combines compassion with collaboration, fosters an atmosphere where creativity flourishes. This tireless dedication has also given Chelsea a reputation as a dynamic publicist within the industry.

Established by Wolf in 1989, with Lisa Kasteler joining as a partner in 1991, Wolf Kasteler is a firm that focuses on artists, film and TV content, awards consulting, and corporate clients. In 2018, Muller was promoted to senior partner. This respected agency boasts a diverse clientele that includes stars like Laura Dern, Colman Domingo, Ana de Armas, Viola Davis, Matthew Macfadyen, J.K. Simmons, Pamela Anderson, Myha’la, Jennifer Hudson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Hannah Waddingham, Mary Steenburgen, Damian Lewis, Christoph Waltz, Minnie Driver, Thuso Mbedu, Isabella Rossellini, Cat Cohen, Kiefer Sutherland, Shira Haas, Sara Wainglass, Patti Harrison, Caleb Landry Jones, Holly Hunter, Tom Selleck, Ian McShane, Tracy Letts, Juvee Prods., Teton Ridge, and the Denver Film Festival.

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2025-07-09 19:25