# Brenna Bolger

> Brenna Bolger is the San Jose-based founder and CEO of PRxDigital, a communications agency established in 1975. A member of Santa Clara University’s first undergraduate class to include women, she studied history and philosophy, worked in advertising before founding her firm, and helped develop the framework and communications for Joint Venture: Silicon Valley. Former colleagues have described her approach to business education and mentorship.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at PRxDigital Silicon Valley
- **Organizations:** PRxDigital, Joint Venture Silicon Valley, American Leadership Forum, Cupertino National Bank, PACT
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy, Santa Clara University
- **Known for:** Helped develop Joint Venture: Silicon Valley’s coalition framework and communications., Founded and continues to lead PRxDigital, established in 1975., Her agency received the 1986 PRSA Silver Anvil.

## Career timeline

- **1961** — Joined Santa Clara University’s first undergraduate cohort to include women.
- **1964** — Graduated from Santa Clara; worked at G. Coakley and Co. during college and took a full-time role after graduation.
- **1975** — Founded the agency now known as PRxDigital.
- **1986** — Her agency won a PRSA Silver Anvil; her LinkedIn profile identifies the San Jose-Cleveland Ballet Cultural Co-Venture project as a first-place Silver Anvil winner.
- **1991-1992** — Drafted a coalition framework adopted by the San Jose Chamber for Joint Venture: Silicon Valley; helped name the initiative with Tom Hayes and led communications.
- **2013** — Presented on American public relations market trends at an Estonian Public Relations Association event on October 9.
- **2022** — PRxDigital placed 25th on the Silicon Valley Business Journal women-owned businesses list.

## Achievements

- Helped develop Joint Venture: Silicon Valley’s coalition framework and communications.
- Founded and continues to lead PRxDigital, established in 1975.
- Her agency received the 1986 PRSA Silver Anvil.
- One of the first women in Santa Clara University’s Honors Program.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Raphael Mahpour published a reflection crediting Bolger’s 2010 mentorship with helping shape his approach to business development and community responsibility.
- **2025-02** — PRxDigital announced Madison Nguyen’s arrival to lead economic development and business growth initiatives.

## Links

- Website: https://prxdigital.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennabolger
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/brennabolger

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Last updated: 2026-10-25