About
Strategic Advisor
Lori Valentine
Lori Valentine is a senior public affairs and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing economic development, government relations, and strategic communications initiatives across Maryland and the Washington metropolitan region. She has worked at the highest levels of state and local government, advising elected officials and economic development organizations on legislative strategy, public policy, and stakeholder engagement.
Most recently, Lori served as Vice President of Policy and Public Relations and Director of Communications for the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, where she led communications strategy, media relations, and community engagement efforts while serving as a senior advisor to the President and CEO. Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented legislative strategies, managed complex stakeholder environments, and built partnerships among government agencies, business leaders, and community organizations.
Earlier in her career, Lori held government affairs and legislative roles with the Office of the Prince George’s County Executive, the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, and the Maryland Office of the Governor, where she advised on economic development and business policy issues before the Maryland General Assembly.
Lori earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University. She is active in several professional and civic organizations, including the Maryland Government Relations Association and the Maryland Economic Development Association.
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.
