2025-2026 Board Members
President
Tammy Vineberg, APR
Tammy is an award-winning communicator with more than 19 years of experience in public relations and a background in journalism. She serves as director of marketing and communications at the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and leads a well-known Montreal bagel fundraiser that brings thousands of St-Viateur bagels to Edmonton each year.
Vice President
Crystal Wood, APR
Crystal is a senior professional with 15 years of experience across a variety of sectors. She works with GHD, a global professional services firm, in the Strategic Growth Initiatives portfolio. She also owns Crown Communications and is a former CPRS Edmonton President.
Secretary
Amir Grozdanic
Amir Grozdanic is a communications specialist with the Alberta Dental Association. A graduate of MacEwan University’s Public Relations program, he has experience in internal communications, stakeholder engagement and communications coordination. Amir also co-founded MacEwan’s Integrated Marketing and Communications Case Competition, supporting practical learning for communications students.
Membership
Christopher Adamson
Christopher Adamson has experience across hospitality, design and communications. After earning his Public Relations diploma from MacEwan University in 2020, he moved into communications roles in higher education and government. He now focuses on strategic communications, grant writing and crisis communications.
Membership
Adam Holm
Adam Holm is a communications leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations communicate with employees, stakeholders and the public. His work focuses on strategic communications, issues management and storytelling. Adam is particularly interested in helping organizations strengthen inclusion, learning and thoughtful engagement through communications.
Accreditation
Jill Craig, APR
Jill Craig is a communications leader with more than 20 years of experience advising municipal and non-profit organizations. She helps leaders translate strategy into clear, trusted communications, guiding organizations through complex issues and change while strengthening relationships and public confidence.
Communications
Stéphanie Odayen, MBA
Stéphanie Odayen is a bilingual senior communications advisor with more than 15 years of experience across healthcare, government, nonprofit and Indigenous-led organizations. She advises senior leaders on communications during complex and high-profile initiatives, with a focus on thoughtful strategy, sound judgment and communications that build trust.
Professional Development
Olga Michailides
Unspun Communications principal Olga Michailides has been communicating professionally for 25 years. Though her focus is on organizational communications, she has deep experience leading teams in digital communications, public and media relations, and branding as an experience.
Mentorship
Andrew Hanon
Andrew Hanon is an award-winning communications leader with more than 25 years of experience across government, nonprofit organizations and the news media. He has advised senior leaders and cabinet ministers on communications strategy, issues management and media relations, and is known for strong storytelling and collaborative leadership.
Mentorship
Leila Daoud
Leila Daoud is a media relations and crisis communications specialist with more than 18 years of experience. A media trainer and published author, she founded Dynamite Public Relations after serving as a public safety spokesperson, helping clients strengthen reputation and navigate complex media environments.