Yana Nesterenko is a versatile communications professional with a diverse background in journalism, government affairs, and marketing. Her career began as a TV reporter and broadcaster, where she honed her storytelling and media production skills. Transitioning into advertising and marketing, Yana gained valuable experience crafting innovative campaigns and building strong brand strategies. Her time in…

Garima Sandani is an emerging Public Relations and Communications practitioner with a diploma in Public Relations and Digital Marketing. Currently serving as the Communications Chair on the board of CPRS Calgary, Garima brings a blend of strategic insight and creative energy to her role. Her hands-on experience spans managing social media for the Chuckwagon Committee…

Richard is a highly regarded veteran of government affairs and public relations, with over 30 years of experience in public policy and advocacy, crisis and strategic communications, media relations, and issues management. He is currently Vice-President at Prairie Sky Strategy, a public affairs firm based in Calgary. Richard joined Prairie Sky Strategy after a decade…

Jeremy Berry is a trusted senior advisor in communications, public relations, stakeholder relations, issues, brand and reputation management. With 20-plus years of progressive experience in corporate, government, media and higher education, Jeremy excels at distilling highly complex situations into a compelling communications narrative. As Senior Vice President and Partner at Kirk & Co., Jeremy leads…

Peter was elected as the CPRS Calgary President in May 2023. He has been a CPRS Calgary Board Member since 2020, shortly after he achieved his APR in 2019. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Relations at Mount Royal University (MRU), starting there in 2016. He also consults professionally in issues management and crisis communication, while serving…

Lisa is the Principal of Momentum Communications, a PR consulting firm she started in 2005, following stints in agency and non-profit work. She has been accredited since 2002 and has been an active CPRS member since she joined, serving on the board for numerous terms in professional development, secretary and membership roles. Lisa’s hope is…

Having lived in six vastly different countries, Saima grew up with a passion for people. She finds fulfillment in overcoming cultural and language barriers to create meaningful connections with everyone she meets. She has been extremely fortunate to visit 46 countries. Saima holds two Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and in Communications, where she…