Teamwork, surprises and other reflections from four years at Gard
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…
Employee Spotlight: Hibo Abtidon
It didn’t take long for Hibo Abtidon to make her mark at Gard. In her first year, she’s already earned both a promotion to senior associate and a reputation for her…
Employee Spotlight: Chelsea Punian
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…
Employee Spotlight: Mary Wasson, Associate
Growing up in the Portland area, Mary Wasson would see all of the local media outlets – The Oregonian, KOIN, OPB and others – in the background of her life. Now,…
A few parting thoughts from Gard’s summer 2022 intern
And just like that, summer’s about over – and so is Rossalyn Ou’s time with us here at Gard. An intern with us through the Emerging Leaders Internship program, Rossalyn spent…
Hello Kitty – and hello to Gard’s summer intern, Rossalyn Ou
She’s a big Hello Kitty fan, a foodie and, as of this summer, an intern here at Gard Communications. Meet Rossalyn Ou, a Portland native who’s spending her summer here with…
A fond farewell to Gard Communications
Parting thoughts by Andrew Thomson of Gard’s PR team In honor of my colleague, Jon Bell, who used to write the daily “Five Things” for the Portland Business Journal before becoming…
Shower shoots, snappy robots and other highlights from 11 years at Gard
Back when Jenna Rose joined Gard Communications as an executive assistant in 2011, the company was still relying heavily on printed letters, print advertising and – gasp! – even a fax…
Employee Spotlight: Teri Yamauchi, Office Manager and Bookkeeper
When spotlighting Gard’s office manager and bookkeeper Teri Yamauchi, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly: Pugs definitely have some influence in her life. Whether it’s the smart, resourceful pug Bobbie Blue…
Employee Spotlight: Naureen Khan, Senior Associate
In early 2021, Naureen Khan saw a job posting for an Account Manager at Gard Communications. A relatively recent Portland State University graduate, she knew that she was under-qualified for the…
