The PARKER PR Team

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CEO, OWNER PARKER PR

Ellen Parker is the proud founder of PARKER PR, a public relations firm in Calgary. PARKER PR is a group of communication professionals with a proven track record of helping businesses thrive through creating and implementing thoughtful communication strategies.

Prior to founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and for boutique PR firms representing a variety of celebrities, hotels and small businesses. In Canada, 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 most proud of her family - including her husband and her two boys, her team at PARKER PR, and her commitment to volunteerism as a board member for Dress For Success, the Co-Chair of the Hillhurst Parent Council and an ongoing volunteer for the Brenda Strafford Centre, a home for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Ellen is one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Alumni and a recipient of the Mayors Excellence Award for her work as the Manager of Education and Outreach with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. 

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Jamie Campbell

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Bob Sumner

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Kate Lord

Account Manager

Jaclyn Brown
Jaclyn Brown

Account Manager
Tory Rosso

COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR
Terresa & Robin

Photographers - RIB Studios

CALGARY HERALD // We were so pleased to see @famou5calgary on the front page of the @calgaryherald today! We love helping not for profit organizations gain the traction and awareness they deserve! Especially ones that honour and protect children and women. Cheers to the team behind Famous 5. #proud #parkerpr #probonoclient
FAMOUS 5 // Today PARKER PR was proud to sponsor the Pink Tea in honour of the Famous 5 or The Valiant Five, who were five prominent Canadian suffragists who advocated for women and children. They asked the Supreme Court of Canada to answer the question, "Does the word 'Persons' in Section 24 of the British North America Act include female persons?" After years of hard work and determination - In 1940 - women were granted the right to vote thanks to their courage to stand up for what is right. #famous5calgary #giveback #probono #sponsor
GLENBOW MUSEUM // We had a wonderful evening at the Sybil Andrews opening reception with friends. Thank you so much @glenbowmuseum for the wonderful show. Thank you @mastersyyc for sponsoring the event among others. #clientlove #presidentscircle #parkerpr
TAKORI // We’re thrilled to be working with @chefdly on the opening of his second location of Takori, @takori.beltline! The Asian Fusion Taqueria officially opens its doors on Thursday, October 24 on the previous lounge side of @eatforeign. . Expect margaritas, kimchi quesadillas, honey butter chips with yuzu aioli and more! Follow @takori.beltline for more info 🌮❤️ . Photos by: @eatdrinksnackrepeat . . . . #prlove #yyceats #yycdrinks #takori #clientlove #yycrestaurants #beltline
SCARBORO 17 // Historic architecture meets modern design at the beautiful development located on sought after Scarboro with downtown views. Embrace an elegant and sexy new lifestyle... #scarboro17 #clientlove #parkerpr
PAUL KUHN GALLERY // Thank you for having us @paulkuhngallery for the Gerard Yunker opening of Portrayal. It was wonderful to see Deb, Ian, David, Kelly, Erin and to be with my dear friend, Jan 💕💕💕 #parkerpr #yycart #paulkuhngallery
THE TALE OF TWO WOLVES // I heard this from a wonderful man @timtamashiro who spoke to the TEC group I’ve recently joined. It’s a story I’ve been telling my kids and I’ve adopted into the PARKER handbook. It’s a great reminder that we can decide how to approach things 💕#TGIF #positivity #parkerpr
STARBUCKS FAREWELL // Today we wish @kensingtonyyc Starbucks and our barista friends a “happy trails” as they close their doors and move on to serve other locations in Calgary. For such a bustling neighbourhood, this is troubling for all local business owners. One more grande, half sweet, almond milk, pumpkin spice latte in the books. #votefortheeconomy #smallbusinessowner #investincalgary
GOAT // The food sharing app let’s people give food and access food - eliminating food waste and helping those with food insecurity issues. Download your free GOAT app and help the environment and our community. #clientlove #globalTV #goat
FRONT PAGE // We are very excited to see our client @mastersyyc on the front page of the @calgaryherald Great work team! Visit the gallery and experience this installation - it’s spectacular. #mastersgallery #yyc #parkerpr
MASTERS GALLERY// This week we celebrate the launch of Stage22, the new public art space in front of the gallery, and the unveiling of "Van Gogh Observes" by the late Canadian artist, Joe Fafard. Van Gogh Observes is an eight foot tall bronze sculpture of Vincent Van Gogh. The celebrated Saskatchewan artist, Joe Fafard titled his sculpture “Van Gogh Observes” because of its mesmerizing optical effect. It is one of the last major works produced by the artist before his passing earlier in 2019. It will also be available for purchase. Stage22 will feature artwork in front of Masters Gallery to interact and inspire the public on the busy corner of 22nd Ave and 4 street S.W. 📸@meganmeganp #clientlove #parkerpr #yycart
CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL // Thanks for the great feature @calgaryherald! We were grateful to have some of Calgary’s leaders attend the Opening Gala and happy to see them featured in last weekend’s society pages - including CIFF Executive Director, @stephen_schroeder, @modemodelsintl CEO, @streitmode, @culinairemag Editor-in-Chief & CEO of @vineanddine, Linda Garson, CIFF Artistic Director, Brian Owens, and myself alongside our city’s champion Weather Man, CTV’s David Spence. Also featured are film Directors Francois Girard (RED VIOLIN and SONG OF NAMES) and Calgary’s own Film writer/ director, Gary Burns. #clientlove #media #parkerpretends
MINDSET // Life is so much easier and way more fun when we decide to be grateful. Thanks to my good friend @streitmode for this great reminder. Today I have two hockey games to cheer on, the Memorial Drive stairs to run, a kids birthday party at the climbing wall 🤔 and then dinner @hawthorndiningroom with @ourparkonline. A full day and a full heart. #grateful #mindovermatter #fulllife #parkerpr #familyworkintegration
RUMBLE BOXING // Thanks for having this power team showcase Calgary’s great boxing studio - where fight club meets night club 🥊 Locations are on 17th Avenue and in Country Hills. Get your sweat on in this welcoming space that is focused on helping people fight anxiety, depression and stress! #clientlove #rumbleboxingyyc #parkerpr
HAWTHORN DINING ROOM AND BAR // What a night!!! Raise your glass to Calgary’s new social hub - with a world class menu, signature @Eauclairecraft cocktails and the most delightful and elegant space - you never want to leave. Last night we dined with some of Calgary’s true gems to experience the new fall menu by talented @chefbohati. I am still dreaming of each locally sourced and seasonally curated menu item. It’s so good and so welcoming - a refreshing experience in this city we love. Thank you Ian Burns, Chef Dave Bohati and Chef Eraj for delivering this unparalleled experience to our guests. Amazing Photography done by @ribstudios 💕💕💕. #clientlove #hawthorndiningroom #parkerpr