After four-plus years at Gard Communications, Associate Director of Public Relations Natalie Bennon bid us farewell on Friday. She's on her way to Sustainable Northwest for the next step in her communications career. Before she left, she penned us a final goodbye with some of her reflections from her time here. Full story »
Let’s hear it for the one, the only, Chelsea Punian! As Gard’s public affairs account manager since 2021, we’re celebrating her one-year work anniversary by shining a light on her rise to public affairs stardom from a previous life of law. Full story »
And just like that, summer’s about over – and so is Rossalyn Ou’s time with us here at Gard. Full story »
(Note: This remembrance of Julie Mancini, who died this week, comes from Scott Sparling, a recently retired member of the Gard team who met Julie when… Full story »
This year at Gard Communications, we’re taking a new approach to the way we recognize Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States. Full story »
How do you tell an authentic story about the importance of coming together in a time of social distancing? That was the challenge we took on in partnership with Moda Health and the Portland Trailblazers. Full story »
From Mt. Hood to Megadeth, Jon Bell keeps us guessing. But one thing that doesn’t surprise us is his love for writing and consistent ability to craft compelling stories. Full story »
Everyone has a story to tell, and Natalie’s talent is helping tell that story in a way that not only inspires intrigue, but also elevates the core values of the person or organization behind the story. Full story »
We joined the Oregon Symphony’s new creative chair, Gabriel Kahane, on four interviews last week to promote not only his show last weekend at the Schnitzer,… Full story »
The Standard showed off its community spirit again with another very successful Volunteer Expo that connected dozens of nonprofits with potential volunteers in both Portland and Cincinnati. Full story »
