Meet the Team

Ekaette is a seasoned strategist with over 20 years of experience transforming brands, shaping conversations, and bringing clarity to complex scenarios. With a keen eye on emerging trends, she inspires teams, navigates ambiguity, and fosters innovative thinking to drive execution, effective communication, and achievement of KPIs - spearheading campaigns for notable brands including Freshbooks, Albertsons, Ingenico, Autotask, Reebok, and the Harlem Globetrotters. 

Her superpower lies in cultivating strong, collaborative relationships across disciplines, leading to award-winning campaigns, unparalleled consumer experiences, and groundbreaking tools that redefine brand visibility, market share, and ROI.

Specializing in executive, internal, and external communications, Ekaette steers strategy implementation and develops innovative solutions that bolster organizational reputation and drive measurable results, motivating consumers and communities to take action.

As a values-driven leader, she empowers individuals, reinforces culture, and clears obstacles, fostering winning teams that generate cutting-edge ideas and close gaps in enterprise strategies.

An enthusiastic and creative storyteller, Nikkia has spent 15+ years across marketing and communications functions, primarily focused on strategy and driving brand storytelling for various companies across retail, e-commerce, enterprise tech, consumer, and finance. She has experience leading teams specializing in B2B and B2C media relations, thought leadership, and strategy, working with various start-up, high-growth and legacy brands including Amazon, Meta, and Ryder.

A believer in cultivating an inclusive, forward-thinking culture, Nikkia has led DEI efforts throughout her career to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for all in the workplace - especially for communication professionals in often overlooked groups. She spearheaded research culminating in a report, in conjunction with the National Black Public Relations Society (BPRS), on the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 specifically on black communications professionals which were featured across PR News, Black Enterprise and Financial Times.

Nikkia has contributed her thoughts to industry-led publications such as PR News and O’Dwyer’s. Also named PRSA GA's 2020 Forty Under 40 and Women We Admire’s Top 50 Leaders in Georgia for 2023 and 2024, Nikkia continually shares her insights and depth of experience through speaking across industry events; most recently, she was a featured speaker at the National Diversity Council’s Georgia Leadership Conference and PRSA's ICON International Conference.

An Atlanta native, Nikkia obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree at Georgia State University where she studied Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations.

Tawanda is a seasoned public relations and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. A results-driven strategist, she crafts impactful media relations campaigns that secure positive press recognition and fuel reputation growth for tech brands across diverse sectors and geographies.

A master storyteller, Tawanda's background as a news producer and her master's degree in health communications give her the edge to create compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences and effectively showcase her clients' innovation and value. Her exceptional writing skills, keen observation, and media savvy have secured top-tier media placements for tech brands in publications like CNN, Business Insider, Fast Company, Inc., and Forbes.

Tawanda's passion extends beyond securing placements.  She is a dedicated champion of diversity and inclusion, using her platform to amplify underrepresented voices and drive positive change within the industry.