Jen Hellman

Jen is best known for her ability to be decisive and offer courageous advice and strategy when situations are ambiguous, politically charged and high risk. She is a sought-after expert in reputation management, crisis consulting and preparedness, media relations, and strategic communications. She has spent her career helping clients navigate difficult situations, serving as a trusted, behind-the-scenes adviser on many high-profile stories and issues.

With more than 25 years of experience, Jen leads Goff Public as president and CEO, setting the strategic direction of the business and overseeing our team of public affairs and public relations professionals, while actively advising clients. Jen was named one of the Top 100 People to Know by Twin Cities Business. She is an experienced speaker, regularly presenting on industry topics. Her practical, no-nonsense advice is published locally and nationally.

Jen is active in the business and civic community. She serves on the St. Olaf Board of Regents, Science Museum of Minnesota’s Board of Trustees, Saint Paul Area Chamber Board, Saint Paul Downtown Alliance Board, and is a member of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer Minnesota Chapter. With one son at college and the other a busy high schooler, Jen enjoys any opportunity to gather with her family, especially at their cabin in western Wisconsin.

Joined Goff Public: 1998
Alma Mater: St. Olaf College