The PARKER PR Team
Passionate, experienced & trained communication professionals
PARKER PR is a boutique PR and Communications firm in Calgary with over 15 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, business strategy, graphic design, web development and branding. We assist our clients with business development, non-profit development, management consulting, arts and culture, lifestyle and fashion.
CEO, FOUNDER PARKER PR
Ellen Parker is an award-winning female leader and an active volunteer serving on a variety of Boards and Committees. She is a recipient of Mount Royal University’s Alumni of the Year Award, the Lieutenant Governor's Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal for volunteerism, a Calgary Top 40 Under 40 and a recipient of the Mayors' Excellence Award.
Ellen is the founder and CEO of PARKER PR and PARKER Media, a public relations firm and media firm based in Calgary, with clients across Canada. She has a proven track record of strong leadership and helping businesses thrive through creating and implementing thoughtful communications strategies. Ellen is also a Keynote speaker at and guest lecturer at Mount Royal University and an instructor at the Southern Institute of Technology School of Business.
Prior to founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and for boutique PR firms. Ellen has worked for the Alberta Government, Word Fest: Banff Calgary International Writers Festival, the Calgary Food Bank and the Calgary
Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ellen is the Chair of the Queen Elizabeth High School and Hillhurst Community School Council Board of Directors, a Director on the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Board of Trustees, a Corporate Board Director for CH Financial and a Board Director for the Ranchmen's Club, as well as a Committee Member for the Mount Royal University Public Relations Advisory and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Black and White Ball.
Ellen is most proud of her family - including her parents, husband and her two boys, Oliver and Henry and her team at PARKER PR.
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Bob Sumner joins PARKER PR with 30 years of experience in television and news and a Public Relations certificate from Mount Royal. Full Bio
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anna is a practicing visual artist who has been based in Lower Manhattan for over a decade. Anna is currently a PhD student (ABD) at the European Graduate School in the division of Philosophy, Art and Critical Thought. Full Bio
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sierra is delighted to be part of the team at PARKER PR, bringing with her a passion for serving the community. Sierra has worked and volunteered in the non-profit industry in Calgary. She recently earned a certificate in Community Economic Development from SAIT. Full Bio
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Kristina is a born and raised Calgarian who comes to PARKER PR with a dynamic background that includes work in oil and gas, retail and the education system. Full Bio.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Nikita is a driven BCIT Broadcast and Digital Journalism graduate, Bell Media Scholarship recipient and former contributor for Link Magazine. She is a creative story conjurer and brand development whiz with a flair for breathing life into stories across digital platforms. Full Bio
Web Design | Webflow Development | UI/UX Design
As a designer and developer, Trudy brings to Parker PR her expertise in all things digital. Graduating with a B.Des from AUArts in 2018, she’s since worked with design agencies, local businesses, and non-profits. Full Bio.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Laura Horvat is a SAIT Journalism graduate passionate about storytelling and art. She loves to be creative with her projects, whether they are written, painted with a brush or taken with a camera. She is experienced in photography, videography, writing and design. Full Bio
PARKER MEDIA CONTENT
Brad brings 10 years of expertise in professional video production services to PARKER PR. He crafts captivating visual narratives across diverse industries such as healthcare, commercial real estate, home builders, apparel, and more. His keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence have made him a sought-after collaborator in the dynamic world of media production. Full Bio