Press Release

Sandra Giralt-Parkins

• Seasoned, award-winning print designer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the field of visual communications.
• Expert in developing branding, producing print publications and designing engaging infographics to communicate the client message.
• Skilled bilingual communicator with fluency in Spanish.

GRANT McLAUGHLIN

• Innovative transformation executive with more than 25 years of consulting experience championing change adoption, business strategy and sustainable change working with nonprofit, private and public sector organizations.
• Expert in employee engagement, change management, brand strategy and reputation management, campaign strategy, and crisis/issue management.
• Served as Chief Marketing + Communications Officer for a Fortune 500 company leading a brand refresh, overhauling marketing technology, and shaping reputation.
• A trusted advisor to public sector, private sector and nonprofit board members executives who champion institutional, sustainable, and transformational change.

ERICA TOLBERT

• More than seven years of experience working for internationally-recognized brands.
• Skilled designer, photographer and video editor that brings brand identities to life through visual concepts and storytelling.
• Background in design and media production with an integrative skill set of conceptualizing and designing, visual communication and art direction.

RYAN SHORT

• Seasoned communicator with more than 12 years of internal communications and employee engagement experience in the corporate and non-profit sectors.
• Advised C-Suite on strategic and operational projects, and managed communication programs to drive employee engagement and elevate the team member experience.
• Skilled in corporate communications, content development, community outreach, website management and executive messaging.

MEGAN SHARP

• Brings over a decade of award-winning graphic design experience.
• Extensive experience in producing and utilizing various visual communications elements as part of complex, integrated internal communications campaigns.
• Passionate about helping clients hone the best communication medium to deliver their message.

STACEY HUDSON PADOVA

• An expert in award-winning, creative visual communications for more than 30 years, including nearly 20 years as co-owner of two boutique design firms.
• Trusted strategic advisor, helping clients bring their brand and message to life through innovative print and digital media.
• Established leader in managing creative teams overseeing key campaigns for top Fortune 500 companies.

WILLOW BLYTHE

• A creative communications strategist with expertise in leading large-scale, internal communications initiatives, including driving employee engagement and organizational change, implementing diversity and inclusion and talent acquisition strategies and shaping executive thought leadership platforms.
• A well-versed project manager with corporate and agency experience managing complex, communication and production timelines.
• A former journalist with a passion for powerful and compelling storytelling.

OLLIE MAE NICOLL

• More than four years of design experience with an emphasis working with brands across multiple visual mediums and a focus on social media.
• Skilled illustrator with past experience designing for leading companies in the greeting card and stationery industry.
• Award-winning designer and graduate of the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

ERIN NITSCHE

• Brings more than 18 years of experience as an award-winning graphic designer.
• Expertise in branding, publication development and presentation design.
• Passionate about collaborating with chief creative officers, copywriters and fellow designers to create compelling and engaging visual media.

CASEY PETERSON

• More than 20 years of experience in visual communications with an emphasis on creating, executing and managing digital and social media campaigns.
• Expert in increasing clients’ online presence through social media targeting and communication by monitoring engagement, analyzing metrics, identifying trends, and optimizing content to ensure a successful business outcome.
• Experienced in engaging customers, targeting prospects and leveraging influencers on social platforms.

SARAH PHILLIPS

• More than 15 years of experience in management, development and hands-on creation of print, digital, presentation and video deliverables in alignment with strategic corporate communication campaigns
• Trusted advisor to CEO and C-suite level executives with a proven track record of providing creative communication recommendations and strategic counsel
• A visual communications storyteller with a passion for conveying information through a variety of innovative channels and technology

TROI BARBOUR

• Communications professional with experience in social media management, content development and project coordination. 
• Creative writer, passionate about storytelling and managing brands for clients. 
• A recent communications graduate of the University of Maryland with a focus on Public Relations, Spanish and International Development Conflict Management.

SUZANNE BELL

• Experienced HR practitioner and communications consultant with more than 20 years of leadership experience in corporate HR and consulting.
• Passionate about inspiring companies to reimagine and transform how they communicate with their employees to deliver a seamless, intuitive and connected experience.  
• Expertise in change management, digital workforce experience, strategic communications, service delivery, portal design, and content management.