Meet the Team
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Melissa Banks
Account Executive
Why PR: I love writing and all things creative — with PR, I’m able to leverage these passions to tackle new projects, come up with new angles, and help clients tell captivating stories.
Fun Fact: I grew up acting and doing competitive dance.
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Abby Cohen
Executive Vice President
Why PR: The thrill of the placement.
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister, but we don't know if we're identical or fraternal.
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Sabrina Christiansen
Senior Account Executive
Why PR: I love to help brands shape their narrative, and find creative ways to capture the media's attention.
Fun Fact: I started my career as a morning TV news reporter, and won a local TV Emmy.
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Julia Forschino
Account Executive
Why PR: Because every placement is as exciting as the first one.
Fun Fact: I have seen over 30 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows (and counting!)
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Raquel Hochroth
Vice President
Why PR: Love to create buzz around new products, burgeoning industries and awesome people.
Fun Fact: I'm obsessed with chicken wings.
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Alexandra Kofsky
Senior Account Director & Media Strategist
Why PR: I love working with a variety of clients across different sectors.
Fun Fact: I'm running my first half marathon in the fall.
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Gillian Linden
Senior Account Executive
Why PR: Every day is different and you get to share interesting stories across industries.
Fun Fact: I interned at the UN right out of college in the disarmament affairs division.
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Thelma Rogel
People and Office Manager
Why PR: To one day meet Tom Cruise.
Fun Fact: I watch Lord of the Rings every weekend.
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Alexandra Rush
Account Director & Senior Cannabis Strategist
Why PR: It involves a combination of creative and informative writing, plus working closely with all kinds of people in all kinds of industries.
Fun Fact: I'm a multi-champion freestyle battle rapper.
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Sam Stonecipher
Account Executive
Why PR: The openness and creative freedom to shape a narrative.
Fun Fact: I have an extensive collection of Playbills.
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Jacob Streiter
Vice President
Why PR: What I thrive on and enjoy: finding concise, strategic ways to tell an impactful story.
Fun Fact: Picked up the guitar in 2020–and, since then, have been on a mission to learn as many pop-punk guitar riffs as I can.
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Candice Votke
Senior Account Executive & Social Impact Strategist
Why PR: Helping businesses grow their presence.
Fun Fact: My go-to comfort-binge TV shows are Schitt's Creek and How I Met Your Mother.
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Alyssa McCann
Senior Account Executive
Why PR: There is always something new and exciting to look forward to each day, whether it’s working with journalists, developing messages and campaigns for clients, or collaborating with colleagues. There is never a dull moment!
Fun Fact: I have a Golden Retriever named Rory.