Meet the Team

  • Melissa Banks

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thelma Rogel

    People and Office Manager

    Why PR: To one day meet Tom Cruise.

    Fun Fact: I watch Lord of the Rings every weekend.

  • 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.

  • Sam Stonecipher

    Account Executive

    Why PR: The openness and creative freedom to shape a narrative.

    Fun Fact: I have an extensive collection of Playbills.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.