Katie has spent the last decade building Talk Shop Media into Western Canada’s largest independently owned PR firm. Among the most admired agencies in Canada, Katie has been instrumental in securing the firm’s placement as a Top 100 Employer for the past three years. As Partner, she oversees the leadership team and is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the agency.
Katie has experience running national and localized communications campaigns for clients spanning the real estate, health, consumer and technology sectors. She is committed to staying ahead of the ever-evolving PR industry, advising on new, targeted tactics to aid effective communications.
Katie began her career working as an international event specialist, producing the TED Conference in Long Beach California. She later transitioned to the public relations industry where she first worked as part of the Omega SA press team during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
In her personal time, Katie serves on the Cabinet of an international women’s organization and regularly volunteers her time with the Special Olympics. Previously, she served as Director of Marketer of the year for the BCAMA.