About Stephen Heckbert, APR, MJ

Stephen Heckbert has more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, media training, public and media relations, media analysis, marketing, writing, and project management. A 2011 Excellence in Teaching Award winner at Algonquin, and a 2003 honouree as one of Ottawa's "40 Under 40" by the Ottawa Business Journal, Mr. Heckbert has provided strategic communications advice and counsel to many senior executives and high-ranking public servants.

About Phil Gaudreau

Phil Gaudreau believes everyone has a story that matters, yet not everyone knows it nor do they know how to tell that story well. In 2013, Phil and his wife founded their own consulting practice - Make it Matter Media Inc. - to bring the stories of people and businesses to life through effective, personalized, and thoughtful marketing and public relations.