About
Helping Economic Development, Workforce Development, and Tourism-Based Organizations Thrive
Every community has a characteristic sense of place. At PPR Strategies, we add the polish and make it shine. For nearly two decades, the PPR Strategies team has helped economic development, workforce development, and tourism organizations discover their potential, attract new investment, and elevate their identities.
Over the years, PPR Strategies has grown from a one-person operation to a talented team of professionals in the Mid-Atlantic. We’re strategists, writers, and media mavens, but we’re also consumers, adventurers, and devoted citizens. Reimagining places is our passion.
Meet the Team Behind PPR Strategies
Sandy Dubay
CEO and Founder
Sandy Dubay, CEcD (formerly Sandy Sponaugle) is the CEO and Founder of PPR Strategies (previously Platinum PR). As PPR Strategies’ fearless leader, she brings over 20 years of marketing savvy …
Meg McQuade Boyle
Creative Director
Meg develops the creative pathway that inspires engagement and action. Drawing on 25+ years of experience in philanthropy and economic development writing and marketing, Meg glides seamlessly between strategy and execution.
Sophie Slawson
Senior content strategist
Sophie loves helping small-town economies reach their fullest potential. As the Senior Content Strategist for PPR Strategies, she translates complex initiatives into clear messaging and content that boosts visibility and opportunity for communities.
Mia Vaccaro
Client Coordinator
Since she was a child, Mia has been in love with creative writing and storytelling. As an adult, Mia has transformed her creative outlet into a way to uniquely tell the stories of her clients …
Kayla Sherry
Social Media Coordinator
Kayla, as the Gen Z stereotypes claim, is obsessed with all things social media. Growing up during the early stages of today’s most-used digital platforms has allowed her to become immersed…
Caleigh Bernota
Communications Specialist
After interning for a semester, then part-time for a year and a half, Caleigh now serves as PPR’s full-time Communications Specialist, crafting impactful messaging and digital content that helps clients share their stories through thoughtful, engaging content.
PPR's Strategic Advisors
PPR Strategies operates with a core leadership team supported by a Strategic Advisor Network — a carefully selected group of nationally respected economic development professionals and subject-matter experts.
This model allows us to:
- Deliver specialized expertise without inflating project costs
- Provide peer-level insight to your leadership and board
- Expand capacity for complex or multi-layered initiatives
- Ensure recommendations are grounded in real-world implementation experience
Our advisors are not theoretical consultants. They are practitioners — individuals who have led organizations, secured funding, negotiated deals, built regional coalitions, and delivered measurable results.
When you engage PPR, you gain access to that collective intelligence.
Strategic Advisory Team Members
Sarah Guy, PhD
Strategic Advisor, Avantis
Sarah brings nearly two decades of experience in economic and community research, helping organizations turn data and stakeholder insights into informed strategies and impactful decisions.
Ebony Stocks, CEcD
Strategic Advisor
Ebony brings deep expertise in economic development finance and incentive strategy, helping organizations attract business, unlock capital, and deliver measurable results.
Bob Sweeney
Managing Partner, PPR Global
Bob works at the intersection of public relations, government affairs, and executive decision-making, helping organizations manage risk, shape narrative, and advance high-stakes initiatives in politically and community-sensitive environments.
Larry Twele, CEcD
Strategic Advisor, Eastport Partners
With over 25 years of service in state and local economic development agencies, Larry has experience in economic development strategy, legislative policy, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Lori Valentine
Strategic Advisor
With more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and government relations, Lori specializes in strategic communications, legislative advocacy, and stakeholder engagement for economic development organizations and government leaders.
Let’s reimagine places together; join our team.
Senior Client and Content Strategist
The Director of Client Impact leads the delivery of PPR’s consulting and marketing work, ensuring exceptional client outcomes and measurable community impact. This role combines economic development expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on execution to guide client engagements, strengthen PPR’s consulting approach, and support organizational growth.
Director of Client Impact
The Director of Client Impact leads the delivery of PPR’s consulting and marketing work, ensuring exceptional client outcomes and measurable community impact. This role combines economic development expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on execution to guide client engagements, strengthen PPR’s consulting approach, and support organizational growth.
Marketing Intern
PPR Strategies is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and hard-working individual for the position of Marketing Intern. If you’re a strong writer who wants to build a career in marketing, content writing and PR, this is the opportunity for you!
