Raker Goldstein & Co., Inc. Principals

Heidi Raker, founder and principal of Raker Goldstein & Co., Inc., has over 25 years experience in a broad range of communications disciplines, including public relations, business-to-business, consumer product marketing, corporate communications, and community relations.

Heidi works with clients to provide intelligent, strategic solutions to their communications and growth challenges. She has designed and managed communications programs for clients of all sizes. Heidi's dedication to providing the news media with well-presented story angles earned Raker Goldstein the Garden State Journalists' 2004 Memorial Award for press release writing. Clients rely on her judgment, candor and ability to transform their marketing messages into campaigns which give their organizations a voice through which to address their markets. Heidi’s approaches deliver results through compelling, educational and responsible campaigns which are as informative to their target audiences as they are effective for clients.

Heidi began her public relations career at Burson-Marsteller, later establishing Raker Goldstein & Co. in 1994. Heidi is passionate about supporting local small business, agriculture and artisans. She is the Bergen county editor and blogger for Jersey Bites, the popular foodie website covering the Garden State food and dining scene. Heidi received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College.

Stuart Goldstein, principal and financial services/sports marketing director of Raker Goldstein & Co., Inc., brings a diverse background to the Raker Goldstein team. A 25 year Wall Street veteran, former CEO of US Golf & Entertainment and founding member of the Nike Golf Player Staff, Stuart has consulted with Raker Goldstein clients since 1994.

Equally adept counseling clients in the financial services and sporting arenas, Stuart successfully navigates the industry bridging relationships, coordinating high profile marketing events and campaigns and connecting clients with influential news media and key industry players. A graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Stuart has been published in several financial magazines and has lectured extensively at venues including the Syracuse University Business School, the New York Institute of Finance and the Treasury Management Association's National Conference. Stuart is a certified soccer coach and plays competitive golf.