About
Communications Specialist
Caleigh Bernota
From intern to employee! Caleigh started her position as the Marketing Intern during May of 2023. The Frederick native showed up and showed out which led her to her current position as a part-time Communications Specialist.
Caleigh is a senior at Stevenson University working towards a degree in Business Communications with Graphic Design and Fashion Merchandising minors.
Caleigh’s well-rounded nature that goes beyond the classroom—participating in sports during every season and working in a variety of different fields: economic development, marketing, public relations, and fashion.
Connect with Caleigh via LinkedIn.
Favorite part of her job: Learning about the different clients and capitalizing on the power of language to tell their stories.
Professionals Superpowers: Acclimating to new environments and situations.
Personal Superpowers: Determination and well-roundedness.
Her favorite things: Guacamole; beach volleyball; snowboarding; shopping; high fashion; game nights; family, and when friends become family; sunsets; fidget toys; the color pink.
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 …
Sophie Smith
Managing Director
Sophie loves helping small-town economies reach their fullest potential. As the Managing Director at PPR Strategies, she leads projects, multitasks like a champ …
Hanna Turner
Director of Client Relations
Hanna enjoys tapping into the uniqueness of our clients, helping them to expand and thrive. She has worked in municipal government communications, economic development, …
Mia Vaccaro
Public Relations Specialist
Hannah Clawson
Senior Content Writer
Content makes the world go around and Hannah is more than happy to help it spin!
As Senior Content Writer, she meticulously crafts all written pieces for PPR’s clientele.
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
Caleigh is a senior at Stevenson University working towards a degree in Business Communications with Graphic Design and Fashion Merchandising minors.
Larry Twele
Consultant
With over 25 years of service in state and local economic development agencies, Lawrence has experience in economic development strategy, legislative policy, entrepreneurship, and community development.
