Who We Are
Alison Graham
Alison Graham is an accomplished public relations strategist with over 20 years of experience helping clients communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact. As President and Founder of AJGpr, she has successfully led numerous campaigns for a diverse range of clients across both the nonprofit and private sectors.
Since founding AJGpr in 2008, Alison is always focused on delivering more than just media coverage⎯she delivers results and goes above and beyond to ensure success. Known in the industry for her sophisticated grasp of client, consumer, and media needs, Alison brings unparalleled confidence, charisma, creativity, and commitment to her work. It’s how she consistently obtains top-tier, prominent media placements for clients.
Apparent in all AJGpr client campaigns is Alison’s natural passion for storytelling. Her discerning insight, laser focus on details, and principled approach to every project is not surprising for someone who spent the early part of her career performing as both a professional dancer and actress in the United States, France, and Great Britain. Her early training included prestigious scholarships at institutions such as the American Ballet Theatre School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. She earned her B.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Princeton University, with certificates in Theatre & Dance and European Cultural Studies, and furthered her studies at the Sorbonne, Université de Paris, the Università di Firenze, and London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
An active alumna of her alma mater, Alison has served in multiple leadership roles including President of the Princeton Club of Southern California, as a member of the University’s prestigious Alumni Council, and on the Committee to Elect Alumni Trustees. She is currently a Class Agent for Princeton’s Annual Giving Campaign, a board member of Drumming for Your Life Institute, and a member of the National Dance Institute’s Advisory Council.
Alison's diverse talents and interests extend beyond PR. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, Florence, and Vancouver, she remains passionate about travel, adventure, and exploring new cultures.
Melissa Doff
Melissa Doff is a dynamic marketing and communications professional with a proven track record of success leading high-impact initiatives for multimillion-dollar companies across a range of industries. Since joining AJGpr in 2020, she has brought her expertise in consumer products and luxury goods to the team, drawing on a distinguished career with global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Visa.
She is known for developing innovative merchandising strategies, integrated marketing campaigns, and compelling promotional programs that build memorable, results-driven brands. A skilled writer and editor with a meticulous eye for detail, she has worked with both corporate and nonprofit clients, earning a reputation for her professionalism, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Melissa holds a B.A. in History from Princeton University. Maintaining strong ties to her alma mater, she has served in multiple leadership roles on the University’s Alumni Council, as Vice President of her alumni class, and as an Officer and Board Member of the Princeton Club of Northern California. In addition to her professional achievements, Melissa is deeply committed to community service. She has planned and executed numerous high-profile fundraising events and conferences on a pro bono basis and currently leads communications, social media, and special events for political, social justice, and animal welfare organizations.
