Our Team

Meet Kristyn, the creative mastermind behind MODERNSPEAK. With a passion for travel, lifestyle marketing, and making brands shine, Kristyn has spent over 15  years crafting award-winning campaigns that leave a lasting impact. Her journey started at a boutique PR agency and took her through exciting roles, including leading PR for North America and launching Travel Alberta's Influencer program and Creator House initiative. Launching MODERNSPEAK in 2018, Kristyn saw a need for transparency and advocacy in the Influencer industry and strives to bring honesty and integrity to all of her endeavours. 

Kristyn founded Digitote, a talent management platform that takes all of the communication guesswork out of brand campaigns to create efficiency and transparency in the Influencer industry.

Say hello to Rose, our strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience in Public Relations and Influencer Marketing. Rose has a knack for executing integrated marketing campaigns that boost business growth and elevate brand reputations. She's worked with top-tier tourism and lifestyle publications, shaping the narrative for destinations like Whistler Blackcomb, Rocky Mountaineer, and Fairmont Hotels. Rose's curiosity and strategic mindset are the secret behind her success. When she's not crafting stellar campaigns, she's exploring new foodie hotspots and uncovering hidden gems in Western Canada and beyond. Adventure awaits with Rose leading the way!

Meet Tara, the storytelling maven with a rich background in public relations and media production. From working on camera for brands like Ford and Travel & Leisure to managing large-scale commercial shoots and brand campaigns, Tara has done it all. Her passion for travel and adventure stories was ignited at the Fairmont Banff Springs, where she managed PR for the iconic hotel. At MODERNSPEAK, Tara oversees talent management, marketing, brand partnerships and a little of everything else, always championing authentic interactions and win-win relationships. When she's not connecting brands and creators, you’ll find Tara teaching yoga, coaching CrossFit, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Meet Taylor, who made a leap from nutrition and fitness into the exciting world of marketing in 2020. Since then, she’s worked with global brands as a Senior Account Manager at various digital marketing agencies, supporting clients on their influencer and social media campaigns. Taylor’s infectious smile, natural coaching abilities and get-to-it attitude make her the perfect person to lead our PR and Influencer Marketing division. Originally from Halifax, Taylor spends her free time building her fitness community and exploring her new-found backyard in Calgary, Alberta.

Say aloha to Chesirée, our storytelling enthusiast and lifelong hula dancer. Chesirée channels her passion for storytelling into unique, authentic collaborations, leveraging her extensive marketing career to launch one-of-a-kind campaigns. Inspired daily by the creators she partners with, she loves striking the balance between empowering both brand and creator, ensuring both achieve their goals without compromising on creative freedom or impactful results. Born and raised in Hawai’i, Chesirée now teaches and performs in Northern California while exploring the redwood forests on horseback.

Meet Shaniece, our tourism and hospitality PR pro with a knack for connecting people and places. With experience as Tourism Calgary’s Earned Media Coordinator and her stint as a Travel Counsellor deepened her industry knowledge and ignited her love for sharing travel experiences. At MODERNSPEAK, she’s found her dream role, linking global destinations with eager travellers through savvy influencer marketing and media relations. True to her Pisces nature, Shaniece is happiest by the water and eagerly anticipates travel adventures with her two growing sons. Her passion and expertise make her an invaluable part of the MODERNSPEAK team.

Meet Shondi, our talented PR intern and storytelling aficionado entering her fourth year at Mount Royal University. With a passion for writing and crafting compelling narratives, she's always ready to bring creativity to any project. Shondi has a knack for content creation across multiple platforms and a proven track record in PR media outreach and influencer marketing. Her get-it-done attitude and impressive skill set have her tackling campaigns and pitching brands for our Influencer roster seamlessly. Outside of her career pursuits, Shondi loves exploring the great outdoors, diving into new cultures and staying active.