WE ARE STORYTELLERS
XSquared Media is a women-owned business that focuses on public relations, social media storytelling, marketing, community relations and personal brand development.
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Whether you are a small business, a nonprofit organization or an individual, we can support your communication needs.
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Our highly experienced team has what it takes to take you to the next level.
SARA BAUKNECHT​ / CO-FOUNDER
Sara Bauknecht is a Mid-Atlantic Emmy-nominated multimedia producer, award-winning journalist, communication strategist and educator. She has 15-plus years of experience spanning broadcast, print and digital media work in New York City and in Pittsburgh.
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NATALIE BENCIVENGA / CO-FOUNDER
Natalie Bencivenga is a socially conscious, Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominated, award-winning journalist and entrepreneur who uses her platforms to bring attention to issues that build equity in our communities.
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MIA BENCIVENGA / SOCIAL MEDIA & DESIGN SPECIALIST
Mia Bencivenga is a writer and editor based in the Pittsburgh area. She has a background in journalism, linguistics and marketing and brings her diverse skillset to the XSquared Media team.
JORIE MEIL / DIGITAL MEDIA & PR ASSOCIATE
Jorie Meil is an up-and-coming communications and media professional with a passion for work in the nonprofit sector. She graduated from Chatham University in 2023 with a degree in communication and a minor in marketing. Currently, Jorie serves as the development and communications coordinator at C.C. Mellor Memorial Library and as a digital media and public relations associate at XSquared Media. Based in Pittsburgh, she brings a passion for storytelling, media strategy and community engagement to her work.