WASHINGTON, D.C. (3/12/09) - Hyde Park Communications, a strategic public affairs firm, announced today the hiring of Susan Haralson as account supervisor in the Washington, D.C., office.  Haralson will manage accounts in the firm's public affairs, litigation and health care communications portfolio.

"Susan brings proven communications experience to the firm," said Jeffrey M. Sandman, CEO of Hyde Park Communications. "Her background, including crisis communications and considerable hands-on government experience adds substantial value to our firm's clients," Sandman said.

Haralson was most recently with Dezenhall Resources, Ltd., where she developed and executed national and targeted media outreach programs for pharmaceutical, financial services, consumer products and non-profit clients. She also held positions at the DCI Group, a Washington, D.C., public affairs firm, the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and the Republican National Committee.

Hyde Park Communications, a leading independent firm, provides public affairs and public relations services to pharmaceutical manufacturers, Fortune 500 companies, leading foundations, non-profits and financial institutions.  It has particular expertise in health care and litigation communications.