director of media relations and ACCOUNT MANAGER
Professional Overview
Kristina Wheeler is a born and raised Calgarian who comes to PARKER PR with a dynamic background that includes corporate communication in the oil and gas sector, retail and the education system. Top of her class, she graduated with a Bachelor of Communications Degree from the University of Calgary, where she also completed a Marketing Certificate.
Kristina joined PARKER PR because of her passion for helping shed light on meaningful businesses and individuals across Canada and beyond. A passionate volunteer in her community, Kristina sits on the board for the West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association as the Communications Director and is the President of Skimeisters Alpine Racing Club.
Professional strengths and qualities
Event Planner Extraordinaire – Showcases business vision through small, media and larger-scale event ideation and execution.
Creative and Kind Leadership – Balances vision with execution, leading teams through complex campaigns with kindness and reliability.
Collaborative and Connected – A natural collaborator and connector across oil and gas, technology and retail who prioritizes meaningful relationships and success.
Personal Interests & Passions
Kristina has two children that are active ski racers, and she spends much of her weekends volunteering with the ski club and skiing in Panorama, Fernie and Northern Alberta. In her free time, you will find Kristina at the ski hill with her family in the winter and at their cabin at the lake in Montana during the summer.
Why Kristina Stands Out
Kristina is an amazing Director of Media Relations and Account Manager. Her support to local, provincial, national and international media is unparalleled. She knows how to tell a story, get news coverage, and always go above and beyond, making sure everyone feels like they are family. The "mom" of the office, Kristina keeps gummy bears and treats on her desk and has unlimited capacity to solve problems, deal with crisis communications and help anyone activate a plan. Kristina is an invaluable asset to the Parker PR team and to every client she serves.
