about the founders

Prior to starting Michele Marie PR, co-founders Jill Cooper Clements and Sara Murray previously headed the public relations department in-house at Joe's Jeans. Having accumulated business savvy and numerous contacts along the way, both have developed full and knowledgeable careers in public relations.

Jill Cooper Clements

Jill realized her passion for PR while assisting in the public relations department for the Los Angeles Lakers. After graduating from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California, she went on to work for the local fashion houses St. John Knits and Guess. Seeing Jill's enthusiasm in the industry, Paul Marciano reluctantly transferred her to the heart of fashion - New York City. Jill lived in the West Village and quickly moved into the world of "luxury" while overseeing PR at Escada. Jill now resides in Venice and enjoys all of the beauties that the California coast has to offer: tandem bike rides and In N Out burgers.

Sara Murray

Born and raised in Southern California, Sara Murray developed a love for fashion at an early age. While attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, she began her career in public relations working at Hugo Boss in Los Angeles. Moving on to John Varvatos, Sara created a national studio services program while dressing A-list celebrities for events, premieres, fashion shows and awards shows. She then became the Director of PR for Stitch's jeans and Da-Nang. Sara now lives in Beverly Hills; in her spare time she enjoys Sprinkles cupcakes, shoe shopping and rescuing animals.