Meet Our Team
We think smart and we think big!
We know the ins and outs of traditional and digital landscapes and we know how to get key
influencers and consumers to stand up and pay attention.
No two brands are the same, and there are several ways to tell their stories. Through our combined use of different streams of media, we create strategy-infused cross-platform campaigns that result in innovative brand experiences. Our goal is to get you noticed meaningfully and memorably so that you can reach your goals.
Chris Binet, Chief Strategist & Founder
Chris Binet has a strong background in traditional PR and over 20 years of experience. His area of expertise and passion is beauty. He has worked in the beauty industry for over 14 years and is well-versed in the latest ingredients, products, and technologies. He’s a proud member of the LGBTQ2S+ community and a recent father.
Tara Leydon, Influencer Relations & Social Media Strategist
Tara Leydon is our influencer relations lead and is an actual Beauty influencer (@TaraLeydon); she has built her own Instagram over the years cultivating real followers from the inception of Instagram. You get inside access to this world. She knows the right contacts to reach out to and how to break through the noise and get your brand noticed.
Kelsey Sison
Kelsey is our incredible graphic designer.
Twisha Sharma, Executive Assistant
Twisha is in charge of creating all of our reports, clipping all our press, and more. She's an integral part of the team and never misses a piece of press or social hit, giving our clients a full picture of their campaign's success. She's s our lifesaver!
Neha Rustagi, Publicist
Neha is always ready to take on our campaigns with full force! She's dedicated to getting the word out to media and influencers while taking the time to ensure the right people are seeing our clients. She never skips a beat!
Georgea Mpampanis, Senior Publicist
With an extensive background in beauty and lifestyle PR, Georgea brings years of agency experience and media relations to the Blend PR team.
Magali Banchs, Publicist
We are thrilled to introduce Magali Banchs, an accomplished publicist hailing from the vibrant city of Barcelona. With years of experience, Magali has worked with some of Spain's premier International PR agencies, sharpening her Media and Influencer relations expertise. She brings with her a unique European perspective to the Canadian market.
Mary Doyle, Senior Publicist
Mary comes to Blend PR with decades of PR experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to our incredible team.
Anmol Harjani, Intern
Anmol is a Public Relations Management student at York University with a digital media marketing background from George Brown College; She’s dived into event management across diverse industries like hospitality, logistics, and technology. Her passion lies in social media strategy and communications, and she loves to enhance client presence, craft engaging content, and bolster market reputation by leveraging her diverse skill set and knowledge.
Marina Bida, Junior Publicist
Marina graduated from the PR & Strategic Communications (Advanced Diploma) Program at Durham College. She loves Public Relations because it allows her to be creative on all levels. She has excellent writing and editing skills as well as an amazing amount of design and social media experience. Helping to bring our client’s communications to life!
Caroline Silva, Logistics Manager
Caroline handles all our clients products and sending them out to media and influencers. She’s an administrative and customer service professional with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and media industry and is an important part of the team.