ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkFun Inc, the internationally-acclaimed leader in educational games that ignite the minds of both children and adults, announced the addition of Jennifer Viau as Director of Public Relations at its Alexandria, Virginia headquarters.
ThinkFun Inc., which strives to spark creativity, cultivate confidence, and nurture life-long learners has experienced significant growth and success during the past two years. Available in 60 countries, its games continue to receive recognition and accolades from Good Housekeeping, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), and other institutions. The company won the 2015 Toy of the Year Award for its product Gravity Maze, in the specialty category. In 2016, ThinkFun, Inc. is positioned for further success with Toy of the Year Award nominations in Game of the Year (Rush Hour Shift) and Most Innovative Toy (Laser Maze Jr.). Its line of 2016 games embody the innovation, creativity, and solid value for which the company is known.
"Jen understands our company and our desire to make a difference," said Co-Founder & COO Andrea Barthello. "As ideas continue to flow, sales climb, and we expand our reach, Jen's global perspective brings creative and flexible approaches to sharing our philosophy that learning should be fun, and will help us build and maintain our relationships throughout the world."
Jennifer joins ThinkFun, Inc. after a career with the U.S. Department of State, serving most recently as Outreach Officer the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. She has also held the position of Deputy Spokesperson for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (October 2006- 2008), and served on the Secretary of State's media events team (January 2005-September 2006). Her overseas experience comprises developing and executing outreach programs to tell America's story and inform on US assistance, foreign policy, culture, and values, (Chile, January 2009-November 2010) and managing a grants team tasked with advancing democracy and bolstering a free press (Ukraine, August 2013 – July 2014). Prior to the State Department, Jennifer worked as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House, focusing on constituent outreach (Representative Mary Jane Simmons D-Leominster) under the supervision of current State Senator Jennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster).
"I'm honored to be joining the team," said Jennifer. "The passion everyone puts into making learning fun, as well as the dedication to integrity, innovation, and customer service is what makes this company, and its story, so special."
A member of the Public Relations Society of America, Jennifer has a B.A. in Government from Suffolk University, Boston, MA, and an M.A. in Diplomacy from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, Lexington, KY.
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