Jeanne A. Becker has extended her passion for helping clients to helping the community as well. An active community leader, Jeanne is currently President of Cherish Adoptive Families of Miami, a support group for parents of adopted children and for families considering adoption (www.geocities.com/adoptionsmiami).

Ms. Becker was the 93/94 Chairperson of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the 95/96 President of the University of Miami School of Business Alumni Association. In 1998, she was awarded the Robert B. Knight Outstanding Citizen Award for her volunteer efforts to revitalize downtown Coral Gables resulting in the creation of the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, an independent taxing district. In 1995, Ms. Becker was named Rotarian of the Year for her efforts chairing the Gables Promenade, an event which raised $60,000 for a domestic violence shelter.

Giving back to the community is extremely rewarding for the firm and its professionals. Becker Public Relations currently donates or has donated the following on a pro bono basis to several non-profit organizations:

*G.W. Carver Elementary School, Coral Gables - Public relations

*Cherish Adoptive Families - Public relations, event planning and marketing

*Rotary Club of Coral Gables - Public relations

*South Florida Interactive Marketing Association - Public relations