Our Team

Linda Baker is an award-winning business journalist and editor with more than two decades of experience in newspapers and magazines. She takes a connect-the-dots approach to story development, crafting timely and compelling articles that resonate with readers across industry sectors.

Julie Beals writes marketing copy and manages all sorts of communications projects including website builds, employee communications and marketing campaigns. Her expertise in content strategy and online user-experience help her bring clear, compelling narratives and calls to action to client audiences.

Laura Boyd holds over 10 years of experience in marketing, public relations and communications. With a passion for writing and a knack for media relations, she helps clients expand their content and share it with those who matter most. Laura’s diverse background in B2B and B2C public relations, marketing, and content strategy allow her to create and amplify content that exceeds client expectations.

Becky Brun is a former journalist and magazine editor with 15 years of experience helping mission-driven businesses tell their stories and leverage their brands. An excellent project manager with a diverse skill set, Becky is passionate about bringing important stories to target audiences through public relations, marketing and social media campaigns.

Leslie Carlson has worked in marketing and communications for 25 years as a director and consultant. Her expertise includes sustainable business marketing, public affairs and issues management. Leslie has guided clients through good and tough times with the knowledge that transparency and clear communication are keys to success.

Stephanie Celenza is a marketing communications consultant with experience leading public relations and marketing programs for clients in the beauty, consumer-lifestyle, food and beverage, health and wellness, and travel and hospitality industries. Her expertise includes integrated communications strategy development and execution, influencer programming, media relations, sponsored content and paid media integrations, product and brand positioning, partnership integrations, and event planning and execution.

DiDi Davidovich does website design, logo and identity creation, and print collateral for all types of industries. An artist at heart, DiDi comes up with some of the coolest designs we’ve seen for companies small and large.

Linda Diteman is a graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience working in each step of the creative process from production to art direction. With her fine arts background, she has the ability to marry the beauty of art with the strategy and success of a brand. She strives to capture the spirit of each client to give them the eye-catching, clever and personal design they deserve.

Kate Bailey French has nearly 20 years of branding and storytelling experience on both the agency and client side, giving her unique perspective on how consultants and organizations can best work together. Among her roles: VP of marketing for an international consumer brand (from launch to growth), and managing agency accounts for brands, nonprofits and government clients.

Darcy Hagin has a background that spans social work, office management and retail training. She does meticulous research, creates outstanding reports and is an absolute pro at organizing projects.

Lisa Hill draws on her two decades of PR and media relations experience to deliver quality, creativity and results for her clients. An experienced strategist and media relations professional, she has guided PR for mission-driven companies and nonprofits, including: American Lung Association, College Possible, Farmers Ending Hunger, Imperfect Produce, Organic Valley, Ridwell and Ruby Jewel.

Amy Hunter is a seasoned communications professional who puts clients at ease with her personable approach and serious know-how. She has created successful PR campaigns for a range of clients, from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies.

Allison McGillivray has spent nearly two decades immersed in the ever-evolving world of natural grocery, sustainable food systems and farm-to-table restaurants. She specializes in wordsmithing, gut-checking and preserving the customer experience. Ali is passionate about strategic planning, customer perception and thorough, accurate, compassionate communication.

Caitlin Murphy has over 15 years of experience in influencer marketing. From traditional celebrity partnerships to social influencer work, she has worked with talent across all platforms and categories.

Casey Nolan’s experience shooting video content around the globe includes projects in India, Spain, the Caribbean and 48 out of the 50 states. Casey has developed a talent for putting any subject at ease in front of the camera and capturing compelling visuals to help tell their story. His work includes video projects for Intel, Oregon Lottery, FLIR, Bonne Maman, DeMarini, Google and eBay. Casey is a true producer/D.P. combo who can run point on all aspects of video production, from conception all the way through the finishing touches in post-production.

Maggie Palmer has worked in communications for over 16 years, in public relations, marketing, social media, copywriting, SEO/SEM for internet marketing and community relations. She tackles every project with grace, finesse and a whole lot of technical know-how.

Emily Petterson has more than 25 years of experience in public policy, media management, public relations and strategic communications. She has garnered major press coverage for businesses small and large. Clients also benefit from her strong commitment to service and professional integrity.

Chris Ryan honed his copy-editing skills at a newspaper in Oregon’s capital city and a trade magazine covering the specialty-coffee industry. As Weinstein PR’s in-house copy editor, he makes sure every “i” is dotted and “t” is crossed in WPR’s work.

Sandi Scheinberg has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, including work in the areas of environment, education, arts, social service, housing and philanthropy. Her areas of specialty include communications, stakeholder engagement, campaign design, fundraising and strategic organizational development.

Katie Schlacter is a seasoned communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience in creating winning campaigns. She loves working with mission-focused clients to develop personalized and thoughtful strategies. Though health care and technology are her specialty, Katie has worked with clients across the country in a variety of sectors including retail, banking, government and nonprofit. Her areas of expertise include account leadership, corporate communications, message development, thought leadership programs, public relations, content creation and stakeholder engagement.

Taylor Siolka is a copywriter, creative director and film director with almost a decade of experience in the advertising industry. Taylor believes that regardless of the parameters, a great idea can be found, explored, and illuminated with audacious creativity and dogged hustle.

Dennis Vieira has 19 years of web-development experience and continues to evolve with the fast-paced web industry. He brings to life visual elements with a keen eye for standards and performance, and is a gifted problem-solver who is highly responsive to clients’ needs.

Jeanette Vieira’s 22-year graphic design career has included website design, print design, photography studio management and illustration. Clients benefit from her ability to balance inspiration with organization in her creative process. She combines experiential ideas with brand-centric business savvy to deliver exciting visuals to the audience and exceptional results to her clients. 

Laurie Walker is a seasoned communications professional who artfully bridges the gap between clients, brand strategists, PR experts, and creative teams. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for seamless execution, she ensures the delivery of compelling communications and beautiful visuals. 

Lee Weinstein is one of Oregon’s most experienced and creative public relations professionals in global brand PR; employee, political and education communications; public affairs; and issues and crisis management. He founded Weinstein PR in 2007 after a 15-year career directing communications for NIKE, Inc.

A fifth-generation Oregonian, Lee passionately advocates for transparent, forward-thinking communications, fueled by his work in the political arena and as director of communications and marketing for Project Open Hand, which provides meals with love to critically ill neighbors and seniors.

Lee served on the Board of Trustees of the Maryhill Museum of Art, the Oregon Cultural Trust and was vice chair of Oregon 150, which planned Oregon’s sesquicentennial celebration. He is the founder of Our Children’s Store, a seasonal nonprofit gift shop that raised more than $2.5 million for children in crisis in Portland. He is past president of PR Boutiques International, a global network of more than 40 independent public relations firms, and currently serves on the boards of Oregon Public Broadcasting and QLife, which is working to expand access to broadband in rural Wasco County. He is the author of “Write, Open, Act: An Intentional Life Planning Workbook.”

Corinne Weiss has more than two decades of strategic communications experience, including bringing highly successful branding, public relations, and marketing programs to life for government, nonprofit and service-focused organizations. A native Oregonian with a strong love of this amazing region, she thrives on doing work that honors the people, places and experiences of the Pacific Northwest.

Shelby Oppel Wood is a strategic writer and collaborator with 25 years of experience in journalism (The Tampa Bay Times, The Oregonian) and communications. She specializes in content strategy and creation, message development, and multi-channel creative campaigns. A quick study who thrives on variety, she’s worked with clients in public health, energy, utilities, education, housing, philanthropy and government.