The PARKER PR Team: Passionate, experienced & trained communication professionals

PARKER PR is a boutique public relations and communications firm based in Calgary, with over 15 years of experience in strategic PR, branding, graphic design, web development, and business consulting. We support clients across sectors including business development, non-profit, arts and culture, lifestyle, and fashion.

CEO, FOUNDER PARKER PR

Ellen Parker is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and active community leader. As Founder and CEO of PARKER PR and PARKER Media, she leads a Calgary-based firm serving clients across Canada with strategic communications, PR, and media services.

Recognized with the Top 40 Under 40, the Lieutenant Governor's Platinum Jubilee Medal, and MRU’s Alumni of the Year Award, Ellen brings over two decades of leadership experience. Her career spans work in New York, roles with the Alberta Government, and organizations like the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Calgary Food Bank.

Ellen volunteers her time across numerous boards and committees, including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation and Mount Royal University’s PR Advisory. She also teaches business communications and regularly speaks on branding and leadership.

Above all, Ellen is proud of her family — her parents, her husband, two sons, Oliver and Henry and the incredible team at PARKER PR.

  • Professional headshot of a woman with long wavy dark hair, wearing a textured black blouse and a silver statement necklace. She is standing against a plain light gray background with a calm, confident expression and her hands gently clasped.

    Kiya Naka

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

    Kiya is a strategic brand builder, creative storyteller, and multimedia director passionate about purposeful, people-first marketing.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer over a black top. She is smiling warmly, standing against a plain light gray background with one hand on her hip in a confident and approachable pose.

    Sierra Beaulieu

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Sierra is a communications professional with experience planning events, conducting research and writing for all forms of communications.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with blonde, shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless black dress. She is standing against a light gray background with a calm, friendly expression and her hands gently clasped in front of her.

    Kristina Wheeler

    DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS & ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Kristina comes to PARKER PR with a dynamic background including corporate communication in the oil and gas sector, retail and the education system

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a sleeveless black dress and a silver wristwatch. She is smiling softly, standing against a light gray background with her hands gently clasped in front of her.

    Nikita Nayak

    MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS

    Nikita is a driven graduate of BCIT's Broadcast and Digital Journalism program and holds an honours degree in Geology from MSU.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with long, wavy red hair wearing a black blazer over a black top. She is accessorized with large gold hoop earrings and a delicate necklace, standing confidently against a light gray background with her hands gently c

    Laura Horvat

    COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

    Laura is a SAIT Journalism graduate passionate about storytelling and art. She’s creative with all projects, whether they are written, painted or taken with a camera.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with straight, shoulder-length red hair wearing a black blazer and black top. She is smiling warmly, accessorized with layered necklaces, rings, and bracelets, standing against a light gray background.

    Izabella Jaspar

    COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

    Izy is a PR student going into her final year. She is one of the founding members of the MRU PR FUN, a support network for students in the public relations program.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a person with long, straight dark hair styled half-up with a decorative hairpin. They are wearing a black suit with silver safety pin accents and a black shirt and tie. Standing against a light gray background.

    Hugo Tse

    COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

    Hugo is a fifth-year PR student at MRU with a passion for event planning, social media and supporting the PARKER PR team with all client projects.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with straight, light blonde hair wearing a black blazer with white pinstriped cuffs and a black top with a cutout neckline. She is standing against a light gray background with a confident expression.

    Michelle Galtieri

    COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

    Michelle has a passion for creative storytelling. Originally from Italy, she brings a cultural perspective to her work, infusing campaigns with global awareness.

    Full Bio Here
  • Professional headshot of a woman with straight, shoulder-length red hair wearing a black blazer and black top. She is smiling warmly, accessorized with layered necklaces, rings, and bracelets, standing against a light gray background with her hands g

    Bob Sumner

    BUSINESS AND MEDIA CONSULTANT

    Bob is semi-retired and continues to bring his extensive knowledge to the Parker PR team with over 30 years of experience in international television and news.

    Full Bio Here