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Hailey is a strategic and enthusiastic communications professional with 18 years of industry experience across public relations, corporate communications and media relations for a Fortune 500 company and integrated communications agencies. She is well-versed in crafting compelling strategies, distilling complex subject matter into key messages and engaging narratives, and integrating content through communications channels and media relations to enhance a company’s public perception.

Away from work, you can find Hailey with her husband, four-year-old daughter, and dog, enjoying the beaches or mountains in North Carolina, traveling abroad any opportunity she gets, or just trying to squeeze in a nap – life is about balance, right?

Jenny is a recognized leader in the PR industry (honored by PRWeek, PRNEWS, Ragan, the Diversity Action Alliance, and Washington Women in PR). Her expertise includes media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, and business development. She has helped companies and organizations across sectors gain greater visibility, credibility, and influence while navigating complex issues.

Outside of work, you can find Jenny at a rooftop happy hour, the dog park, an embassy event, or book club.

Kaitlyn is a Senior PR Director with a wide range of experience, including PR for state government and political campaign management to B2B tech and nonprofit work (and everything in between). With media relations as her specialty, she’s at her best when clients treat PR like the team sport it is. She loves partnering with companies who dream big and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves alongside her.

Outside of work, you’ll find her covered in flour working on her latest sourdough recipe while blasting Taylor Swift, chauffeuring her three tiny dancers to their next class (all likely with her laptop in hand), and escaping to the lake house in Virginia whenever possible.

Amber Masciorini is a PR strategist who helps B2B, technology, consumer lifestyle, and wellness brands stand out by spotlighting the people behind the innovation. Since starting her career in 2013 after studying Public Relations at California State University, Chico, she has specialized in shaping story angles, elevating expert voices, and securing top-tier media mentions.

At The Colab, Amber leads earned media strategy for high-growth brands, securing national TV interviews, business and leadership awards, industry features, and long-form podcast conversations. Recognized as a Top 100 PR Professional, Amber is passionate about helping companies build credibility through storytelling; sharing not just what they do, but why it matters.

When she’s not crafting pitches, she’s with her two adorable kids, balancing dance and baseball schedules, and enjoying beach walks in her favorite place on earth, San Diego.

Madeleine enjoys helping brands tell stories that resonate, spark conversation, and create impact. I lead with empathy, creativity, and curiosity — always striving to build brands (and teams) that make people feel something real. In my spare time, I love checking out new restaurants, getting in my Peloton fix and planning my next international trip.

With 14+ years in integrated communications and PR, Kate's work has spanned climate tech and AI to venture capital and beyond, successfully navigating some of the most complex and rapidly evolving landscapes.

She's a creative storyteller who's always hunting for the angle beneath the obvious one, the deeper story that makes a message stick. And when things get complicated (they always do), Kate is the steady hand you want in the room. Outside of work, you'll find her hiking, running, lifting, or chasing after her two young kids, then collapsing on the couch with a good book.

Andrea thrives on building authentic relationships and helping clients find their voice. Prior to joining The Colab, she developed integrated PR campaigns for tech and lifestyle brands at global agencies. German born and raised, Andrea brings an international perspective to tech communications. She is passionate about finding creative solutions to PR challenges and staying ahead of evolving industry trends.

When she's not crafting communications strategies, Andrea channels her creative energy into her weekly German podcast "Regelmäßig Sprechen," where she explores digital trends and the evolving media landscape. She's also likely perfecting her latest sourdough loaf or exploring one of the many art museums in NYC.

As Sr. PR Manager, Camila spends her days perfecting the art of the pitch. Before being drawn in by the innovation and unpredictability of startup PR, she started her career at Microsoft working on their cybersecurity, IT, and compliance businesses, learning from one of the most influential tech companies on the planet. Now at The Colab, she's passionate about building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with reporters and securing media coverage that drives true visibility and momentum for her clients.

When she's not crafting pitches, you'll find her exploring every corner of her native Buenos Aires through the lens of her beloved Olympus (film is not dead!), or working through her ever-growing Google Maps list to find the best spot to "merendar.”

With 7 years of experience, Lizzy is driving high-impact campaigns, product launches, and thought-leadership programs for tech and consumer brands. With a background spanning startups and PR agencies, she brings a versatile, strategic approach to narrative development, executive visibility, and corporate communications, her favorite part of the job. When she’s offline, Lizzy can usually be found exploring New York City: reading in coffee shops, trying new restaurants, or catching the latest concert at Madison Square Garden.

April brings her ultimate passion for relationship building to life by cultivating deep media connections and translating nuanced stories into high-impact narratives that engage target audiences. She’s worked extensively with B2B brands and trade media, helping clients launch new products and execute thought leadership programs to drive credibility and elevate awareness of world-changing innovations and the leaders behind them.

Off the clock, April most enjoys spending time with her husband and extended family, thrifting and antiquing, hiking, traveling, and tackling her endless list of DIY projects around her 100+-year-old (not haunted) house.  

Erika Winkler is a PR strategist known for transforming complex ideas into compelling, modern narratives. A proud Penn State alum with a degree in Public Relations, she began her career in 2019 in the entertainment industry, where she honed her instinct for storytelling, talent communication and cultural relevance.

At The Colab, Erika partners with innovative tech and AI brands to shape thoughtful, editorial ready stories that highlight the visionaries behind the work. She specializes in crafting nuanced angles, elevating expert voices and securing meaningful media moments that build credibility and spark conversation. With a refined, people first approach to PR, Erika is passionate about helping brands communicate not just what they create but the impact and intention behind it.

Karrigen partners with emerging tech, AI, and healthcare brands to shape clear, compelling narratives in complex and rapidly evolving industries. A graduate of the University of Oregon with a background in Public Relations and Journalism, she brings a strong editorial lens to her work, grounded in sharp market awareness and a deep understanding of how journalists think. She specializes in narrative development, translating industry trends and insights into strategic storylines that resonate, while crafting thoughtful, media-ready content that elevates both brands and the people behind them.

Known for her instinct for storytelling and disciplined approach to research, Karrigen excels at identifying timely angles and turning them into meaningful media opportunities. Outside of work, she’s likely at book club, in a hot Pilates class, or with a matcha in hand, usually with Taylor Swift on repeat and a glass of rosé close behind.