Katherine Heaviside
President
Named one of Long Island's "Top Influentials" for the past four years by Long Island Business News, Katherine Heaviside, President of Epoch 5 Public Relations, has counseled corporate and not-for-profit enterprises through the changes that have swept over Long Island during the past 30 years. For more than 330 clients since 1979, she has forged relationships and spearheaded communications not only with the media, but also with other businesses, foundations, associations, and community and government leaders. From health care to real estate to energy, every Long Island industry has benefited from Katherine's proactive representation and strategic counsel.
Katherine has established Epoch 5 as the region's premier full-service communications firm. With a diverse staff of 17, most of whom bring over 15 years of experience in the field, Epoch 5 delivers high-powered services that distinguish clients from their competition and help clients manage sensitive crises with the highest level of professionalism.
Under Katherine's direction, Epoch 5 was awarded the Silver Anvil Award, the PR industry's most coveted award, and the national Mercury Award, for recognition of excellence in the PR community. Brochures and designs by Epoch 5 have also been singled out for high honors over the years.
Among her many honors, Katherine was named a New York State Woman of Distinction, and Women on the Job recognized her in both 2005 and 2006. She is the recipient of Promote Long Island's Spirit of Long Island Award for Entrepreneurship, and is a charter member of Top 50 Women on Long Island Hall of Fame. She has published articles in national magazines and major daily newspapers, appeared on national television and radio, and has presented seminars on marketing and public relations throughout the United States.
Katherine is a member of the Board of Directors of the Long Island Association and former board member of North Fork Bank. She also serves on the boards of several business associations and educational and humanitarian organizations, including: Board of Directors, United Way; Chairman's Council of the Heckscher Museum of Art; and the board of the Regional Plan Association. Former affiliations include: Chair, Board of Directors, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce; U.S. Congressman's Citizens Review Board; Suffolk County Small Business Advisory Commission; and membership on the Board of Directors of the United Way of New York State, the Long Island Partnership, the Family Service League, Nassau County Boy Scouts, Stony Brook University, and the Education and Assistance Corporation.
