19/06/2026
While history often spotlights her husband, Edward Bernays, Doris was the silent powerhouse and strategic equal who co-created the public relations profession from the ground up.
A brilliant writer and the firm’s lead strategist, she pioneered the use of psychology in communications and shattered glass ceilings - becoming the first married woman to fly under her maiden name, while architecting the industry’s most iconic early campaigns.
Today, we recognise that the foundation of modern PR wasn't just built by a "founding father", but by the visionary brilliance of Doris Fleischman.