It’s not just business.
It’s personal.
Our work is about relationships first — with our team, our clients, the media and our communities.
We tell stories that get results.
Born in Alaska, we take risks and we hold on to what works. We roll up our sleeves to get the job done. We guarantee our expectations will exceed yours. We are storytellers and we are analysts. Results matter, and we aren’t satisfied until you are.
The T&C Team
Thompson & Co. Public Relations is an award-winning, woman-owned, Alaska-based PR firm specializing in integrated communications, which includes brand messaging, media relations, social media strategy, event coordination, crisis planning and more for a wide range of industries and nonprofits.
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, our resources and media connections reach across the country. T&C’s stellar reputation in the PR industry has everything to do with its staff: driven, talented media junkies with a passion for their work.
Jennifer Thompson
Founder & CEO
Heather Handyside
President & Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Erkmann Ward, APR
President
Ariel Walsh Amand
Chief Administrative Officer
Liz Baker
Senior Vice President
Kailee Stickler
Senior Vice President
Bri Kelly
Vice President
Emily McLaughlin
Vice President
Ashleigh Carson
Vice President
Kelsey Baker
Vice President
Meghan Aftosmis
National Media Strategist
McKenzie Dorris
Senior Creative Director
Ceara Thompson
Senior Account Manager
Jared Mazurek
Senior Manager of Video Production
Michelle Locke
Digital Manager
Grace Blouin
Senior Project Coordinator
Lauren Giliam
Senior Account Executive
Latonya Johnson
Account Executive
Connor Matteson
Account Executive
Shondiin Mayo
Digital Strategist
Gaby Lorenzo
Account Executive
Kianna Holland
Junior Account Executive
We’re hiring!
We leave our egos at the door.
"Be a sleeve roller upper." Even before we wrote our company values, this has been a guiding principle at T&C. We leave our egos at the door and get the job done. No job is too big or too small for any team member.
Tenets & Convictions
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We get excited about opportunities to help others
We are available when our clients or team members need us
We speak kindly about, and respectfully towards, community members
We consider first what is best for our clients, before what is best for T&C
We consider first what is best for T&C and the whole team, before what is best for ourselves
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We approach things in an optimistic manner, choosing to see the best
We don’t criticize or condemn team members and clients
We intentionally give genuine appreciation
We pursue and nurture positive relationships, and release poisonous clients or team members
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We invite early collaboration with team members and clients
We share feedback honestly, directly and in a constructive manner
We seek opportunities to share our values, strengths, and positive attitudes
We admit our mistakes – and come to the table with solutions
Loose lips sink ships (all the damn time)
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We leave our egos at the door and get the job done
No job is too big or small for any team member
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We consistently think about the end game when making decisions
We agree that it’s not just the effort, but the result that counts
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Integrity is always at the forefront of decision-making
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We strive for a work/life integration
We embrace a culture of having it all
Family is defined individually and not limited to traditional definitions
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We take advantage of opportunities to learn from others
We are consistently on the cutting edge of technology and PR practices
We’re willing to regularly engage in things that make us uncomfortable
We innovate
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We’re thankful for our clients and team members
We give back to the community which has given us so much
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We celebrate individuality
We champion diversity
We welcome all