About
Client & Content Strategist
Caleigh Bernota
Curious by nature and passionate about the power of communication, Caleigh helps clients bring their ideas to life through thoughtful strategy, compelling storytelling, and meaningful audience engagement. As PPR’s Client & Content Strategist, she develops content and communications that help organizations build relationships, share their impact, and achieve their goals.
Over the past three years at PPR Strategies, Caleigh has supported a wide range of clients and initiatives, helping guide communications projects from concept to completion. Her work spans content strategy, email marketing, website management, event communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital campaigns, allowing her to blend big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.
Known for her attention to detail, adaptability, and collaborative approach, Caleigh enjoys tackling complex projects, learning new industries, and finding creative solutions that help clients communicate more effectively. Whether she’s planning a campaign, managing a conference, or refining a key message, she is passionate about helping organizations connect with their audiences in authentic and impactful ways.
She graduated from Stevenson University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications. During her time there, she contributed to the student newspaper, managed social media for athletic teams, held leadership roles in campus organizations, and played in beach volleyball. She continues to stay connected to the sport as Director and Head Coach of Mid-Maryland Beach Volleyball Club—because “free time” is still very much a myth.
Connect with Caleigh via LinkedIn.
Favorite part of her job: Learning about different communities, organizations, and clients, and capitalizing on the power of language to tell their stories.
Professional Superpowers: Acclimating to new environments and situations; honorarily dubbed PPR Strategies’ “tech guy.”
Personal Superpowers: Building meaningful connections with people from all walks of life and bringing positive energy to every situation.
Her favorite things: the Washington Commanders; snowboarding; beach volleyball; winning; guacamole; fashion; meeting new people; 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 …
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.
Gabby Winsky
Director of Client Impact
Gabby serves as PPR’s Director of Client Impact, helping clients turn ideas into action through strategic collaboration, clear communication, and people-first project management.
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.
Shelby Maly
Senior Client and Content Strategist
Shelby is a strategic communicator and relationship builder who helps organizations turn big ideas into clear, impactful messaging. She brings strategy and execution together to connect purpose with audience.
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 …
Caleigh Bernota
Client & Content Strategist
Caleigh thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and execution, helping clients transform ideas into communications that inform, engage, and inspire.
