Meet Our Team
Grace Tsekpo
Project Coordinator and PR Consultant I
Grace is an innovative Publicist with a mind for creativity and an eye for the details. She aspires to excellence in all her endeavors and it is evident in the zeal and passion she has for her work. Grace has a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and is currently in pursuing a law degree at the same institution. She loves all things books and coffee.
Darin Dabney
PR Consultant I
A Baltimore native, Darin is a proud alumna of the University of Central Florida, where she graduated with a B.A. in advertising & public relations and a minor in dance. A member of the Public Relations Society of America and ColorComm Network, she’s always on the lookout for ways to stay current in an ever-changing industry.
Purvi Parikh
Integrated Marketing Communications Lead
As an integrated marketing professional, putting the pieces of the puzzle together for clients is something she looks forward to doing, to ensure that they achieve their marketing goals.
Purvi has her Master’s of Professional Studies in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and Bachelor’s of Commerce from H.R. College of Commerce & Economics located in Mumbai, India.
Ashlee Foster
Graphic/Web Designer
As a creative director and technologically savvy professional, Ashlee has always enjoyed discovering the art of storytelling through design. Growing up in the UK, Italy, and other parts of the world, Ashlee uses these experiences and diverse perspectives to support corporations such as National Geographic as well as growing startup companies.
LaWanda White
Principal
LaWanda is a fierce public relations strategist specializing in publicity. press management, and data-driven solutions. Her robust portfolio includes working as a communication expert within corporations such as The World Bank, The Department of Homeland Security, and Georgetown University. As an independent practitioner she has successfully led campaigns across the food, music, education and entertainment industry.
LaWanda is a recipient of the Power 30 Under 30 Award presented by Apex Society and Porsche Cars of North America, Power 30 Under 30 Award presented by WKYS 93.9 and has spoken at various conferences.
She earned her master's degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University and her bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology from Old Dominion University.
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