President

Nadine James,  MBA, APR, SCMP

Nadine James is a seasoned Senior Bilingual Communications and Public Relations Leader with extensive experience in both strategic and crisis communications. Nadine excels in engaging with executives to craft impactful marketing and branding strategies, currently serving as Communications Manager at The Standards Council of Canada.

vice-president

Elizabeth Binette

Elizabeth Binette is an External Communications Specialist with Polar Knowledge Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Université Sainte-Anne and a Diploma in Public Relations from the University of Victoria. She joined CPRS as a student, served on the Board of Directors as the Director of the Student Portfolio for one year, and was subsequently elected Vice President.

president-Elect

Sandrine Perion

With over 20 years of experience in public relations and a genuine passion for management, Sandrine is the founder and CEO of Strategist Consulting Inc., a management consulting business. She was previously the director of partnerships and sponsorships at CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau. She gained the title of Public Relations Professional (PRP) from la Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques (SQPRP), in 2022.

member

Mariia Dias

A proud Ukrainian-Canadian, Mariia earned her Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Technology from Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskiy National University. Her early career was managing a hotel in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, for over six years, where she first discovered her passion for communications.

member

Catherine Hansen

Catherine Hansen is the Digital PR Manager at seoplus+, one of Canada's leading digital agencies. She graduated from Carleton University in Communications and Media studies. She is passionate about storytelling, empowering her team, and helping clients gain recognition as trusted thought leaders in their sectors.

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Keelan Green

Keelan Green is a Partner at Prospectus Associates, specializing in strategic communications, public relations and government relations programs. In his career, he has advised senior executives and worked with clients in various sectors, including technology, defence, aerospace, automotive, health care, pharmaceuticals, consumer products and government.  

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Stephen McGill

Stephen McGill is a founding partner at McGill Buckley, a strategically and creatively driven marketing, branding, and design company. An award-winning writer and creative director, he solves marketing, branding and communication problems and addresses irksome challenges by working at the intersection of strategy and creativity.