Communications Department Staff

They are available to assist any working member of the news media. If you are not a journalist and are looking for assistance with AKC papers, registration, finding a breeder, DNA kits or any customer service related inquiries, please call our Customer Service center at: 919-233-9767. Our representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (EST). The Communications contacts listed below can only assist members of the media.

• Daisy Okas
  AVP Communications
  212-696-8342
  dlo@akc.org
• Christina Duffney
  Director of Public Relations
  212-696-8344
  cmd@akc.org
• Lisa Peterson
  Director of Club Communications
  212-696-8360
  lxp@akc.org
• Michelle Barlak
  Public Relations Manager
  212-696-8308
  mab3@akc.org
• Stephanie Smith
  Public Relations Coordinator
  212-696-8228
  sxs2@akc.org
• Rebecca Mercer
  Administrative Assistant
  212-696-8343
  ram2@akc.org