About Us

jewel marie + associates is led by jewel bush, an award-winning communications strategist with more than two decades of experience spanning global PR firms, national nonprofits, and boutique advisory. As Principal, she brings a proven track record of designing strategies that don’t just inform, they influence.

jewel has delivered measurable impact across sectors, generating 200M+ media impressions, scaling membership-driven movements to over one million people, and securing $20M+ in earned media. Her work has connected organizations with cultural icons and global brands, brokered historic conversations, and shaped narratives that resonate across industries.

Her approach blends the rigor of legacy PR with the agility of modern media. By merging narrative architecture, executive visibility, digital storytelling, and cultural intelligence, she creates communications ecosystems that adapt in real time and deliver results. From health innovation and social impact campaigns to large-scale movement building, jewel has consistently helped organizations translate vision into visibility and influence.

At jewel marie + associates, every engagement is grounded in strategy, storytelling, and measurable outcomes. Whether advising national nonprofits, scaling public health initiatives, or positioning leaders on the global stage, jewel and her team design bespoke solutions that meet organizations where they are and move them where they need to go.

Ways We Can Partner:

Partnership isn’t one-size-fits-all. We design engagement models that meet you where you are and grow with you.

Counsel On-Demand

Your trusted sounding board.

When you need a fresh perspective or fast solutions, we’re here. From strategy brainstorms to targeted workshops, we deliver actionable insights exactly when you need them.

Embedded Agency Partner

An extension of your team.

We integrate seamlessly into your brand, marketing, or communications team to build processes, sharpen messaging, and execute strategies that amplify impact. Agile, collaborative, and built to deliver results.

Dedicated Partnership

Long-term collaboration, lasting results.

For organizations ready to go deeper, we provide sustained counsel to navigate communications challenges and opportunities. With access to a network of expert collaborators, we scale support to meet any challenge. Big or small.

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Why choose jewel marie + associates?

Proven Results: $20M+ in earned media value, 200M+ impressions delivered, 127% membership growth achieved, 2X ROAS on influencer campaigns

Award Recognition: Webby Awards, Anthem Awards, and multiple journalism honors

Strategic Expertise: 20+ years of experience across healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate communications with measurable outcomes

Market Understanding: Deep knowledge of cultural dynamics, community engagement, and audience development

Relationship Capital: Established connections with major media outlets, influencers, and industry leaders

Founder's Note:

I started my career in newsrooms, chasing stories that mattered. As a reporter, my work appeared in The Washington Post and other outlets, and I was honored with multiple journalism awards. That experience taught me the power of storytelling and it’s a lesson I carry into every campaign and collaboration today.

Over the years, I’ve worked with some of the country’s largest health organizations, from Planned Parenthood to the American Cancer Society, and helped scale movements into the millions. I’ve built partnerships with brands like Netflix and Athleta, teamed up with cultural icons like Michael B. Jordan and Halle Berry, and produced events with leaders like Angela Davis and Bernice A. King.

At the heart of it, I’m still doing what I did as a journalist: telling stories that connect. Only now, instead of writing for a newspaper, I work alongside organizations, campaigns, and leaders to design communications that move people, build communities, and spark change.