Our Team.
Chief Executive Officer
Amy Boyle Collins
As chief executive officer at Gambel Communications, Amy leads our multi-talented team to provide integrated marketing and public relations services to clients across a myriad of industries.
Vice President
Melissa Hodgson, ABC, APR
Melissa is an award-winning public speaker, public relations practitioner and proven leader with recognition for both management of teams and execution of strategies. She has a unique perspective on strategic communication, having led corporate, agency and independent settings.
Senior Partnerships Officer & Media Director
Sara Barnard
With three decades of experience in media management and marketing, Sara Barnard serves as senior partnerships officer and media director at Gambel Communications, developing paid media strategies for clients and supporting business development for the firm.
Senior Director of Public Relations
April Catarella
With a background in marketing, communications and non-profit management, April brings a diverse set of skills. As senior director of public relations, she oversees Gambel’s internal systems to optimize client service delivery, provides critical support for the overall operational management and leads our social media strategy efforts across the agency.
Senior Communications Strategist
Annie Matherne
Annie is a senior communications strategist with nearly a decade of extensive knowledge in media relations, crisis communications, social media strategy and internal communications. In her current role, she develops and manages communications strategies and solutions for a wide variety of clients.
Senior Communications Strategist
Meagen Moreland-Talianchich
Meagen is thrilled to re-join the team of Gambel Communications, showcasing over 15 years of multi-sector communications experience at the local, national and international level. A native of South Carolina, Meagen is a graduate of The George Washington University and earned a master’s from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in French Studies.
Communications Coordinator
Taj Odem
Taj brings a unique blend of experience in public relations and education to her role as communication coordinator. Taj began her career in New Orleans as a high school teacher where she was able to mold and shape the minds of America’s future.
Communications Strategist
Darian Shorts
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Darian oversees media relations, community relations, special event planning and management, and social media. With two degrees in Mass Communication from LSU, Darian combines her academic excellence with practical experience to deliver exceptional results. Her commitment to hard work and creative thinking consistently drives successful communication strategies.
Office Manager
Tiffany Thompson
Tiffany comes from a background of film production where having adaptability is a requirement and embracing any shake up to the plan allows to really appreciate when what other may see as monotony is in place.
Alicia Vial, APR
Alicia is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of public relations, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry.
Senior Director of Public Relations
Communications Coordinator
Justin Vlosich
With a background in marketing and journalism, Justin brings a diverse skillset to the Gambel Communications team. In his current role as communications coordinator, Justin is responsible for media, community relations, social media and digital marketing.
Local Diverse Partners
Gambel Communications recognizes the vital role that diverse businesses play in our community. By partnering with these businesses, we aim to create a ripple effect of economic growth and opportunity, while also showcasing the talent and innovation that exists within our diverse local landscape.
