About
Strategic Advisor
Ebony Stocks, CEcD
Ebony brings deep expertise in economic development finance and incentive strategy, guiding organizations in structuring high-impact investments that attract business, unlock capital, and deliver measurable results for communities.
Ebony Stocks is the former Executive Vice President with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, an organization that provides business services that help attract, retain, and expand businesses in the County. She previously administered the County’s premier $50 million economic development tool, the Economic Development Incentive Fund which leveraged over $1 billion in capital investment and created over 13,000 jobs. Ms. Stocks is a Certified Economic Development Finance professional who has managed several financing and incentive programs. Ms. Stocks has worked in commercial lending providing non-traditional financing to rapidly growing small businesses. Ms. Stocks has a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
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.
