Anastasia May
Interactive Developer
Department: Digital Production / Ops
Joined Publicis: 2021
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Career Growth, Workplace Etiquette
Advice to pre-career self: Imposter syndrome happens to everyone! Believe in yourself!
Get to know more about Anastasia: This role at Publicis gave me the ability to afford to live alone and accomplish my goal of getting a dog. I have had my mutt Wilkins since May this year and he’s the best friend I’ve always wanted!
Andrew Potts
VP, CRM Strategy
Department: Strategy
Joined Publicis: 2021
Has previously worked in: Account Services
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Workplace Etiquette, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Don’t be shy to speak up and make your ideas heard
Get to know more about Andrew: I’m both a parent (both human and dog); I like photography, music and playing softball.
Arda Kosar
Manager, Data Science
Department: Data & Insights
Joined Publicis: 2020
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Workplace Etiquette, Problem Solving
Advice to pre-career self: Be down to earth, always be curious and open to learning and work hard, success will follow.
Get to know more about Arda: I like cooking. I am a musician and play electric bass.
Bobby Malhotra
EVP, Managing Director
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2008
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Career Growth, Diversity & Inclusion
Advice to pre-career self: Networking and getting to know as many people as possible is critical to future success.
Catherine Dawid
Director of Creative Production
Department: Creative
Joined Publicis: 2017
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Work-Life Balance, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: : Believe more in your abilities and be more confident. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and voice ideas.
Get to know more about Catherine: Hobbies included gaming, Papercraft/Crafting (I have a Cricut now and my world is shooketh) doing nails (my own and others!) and baking/cooking (I sure miss potlucks).
Charlotte DiLecce
Group Account Director
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2016
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Work-Life Balance, Onboarding
Advice to pre-career self: Speak up! There are no dumb questions, and no wrong comments. Someone else might be thinking the same thing.
Get to know more about Charlotte: Avid rock climber who has climbed in 6 different states, and 5 different provinces
David Langlois
VP, Group Account Director
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2010
Topics of expertise: Work-Life Balance, Problem Solving, Career Growth
Advice to pre-career self: Career planning is an oxymoron. The most exciting opportunities tend to be unplanned.
Get to know more about David: I enjoy all sports and the outdoors
Erin Brittain
VP, Group Strategy Director
Department: Strategy
Joined Publicis: 2023
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Career Growth, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Lean into your personal interests, because that’s what will make you stand out later.
Get to know more about Erin: I’m a low key pop culture expert who also loves cooking, cookbooks, shopping and a great magazine.
Greg Roumanis
Art Director
Department: Creative
Joined Publicis: 2012
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Career Growth, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Take more risk.
Get to know more about Greg: I’m a sports lover. I predominantly played hockey and baseball growing up, but have a love for many others. But the only sport I currently have time for at the moment is helping raise our 2-year-old, Leo 🙂
Jacob Douglas
Account Executive
Department: Sponsorship
Joined Publicis: 2020
Has previously worked in: Account Services
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Work-Life Balance, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Don’t worry about other people’s path or the “normal path”. Take the path that feels right for you.
Get to know more about Jacob: I was a teacher in South Korea for over two years
Jessica Balter
Chief Marketing Officer
Department: Data & Insights
Joined Publicis: 2008
Has previously worked in: Account Services
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Get to know more about Jessica: I treat every Uber Eats order like it’s my last meal.
Maddie Brown
Manager, Experience Design
Department: User Experience
Joined Publicis: 2017
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, Problem Solving
Advice to pre-career self: Leave room for your personal life. The more I grew in my personal life, the better I became at my job.
Get to know more about Maddie: I take any kind of holiday competition very seriously. I am a highly competitive pumpkin carver and gingerbread house designer and contractor.
Matt Johnston
Manager, Analytics & Research
Department: Data & Insights
Joined Publicis: 2018
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Career Growth, Problem Solving
Advice to pre-career self: Trust your gut and don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself
Get to know more about Matt: I’m really into board games and scuba diving
Melanie Jarcaig
Director of Digital Production
Department: Project Management
Joined Publicis: 2018
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Workplace Etiquette, Diversity & Inclusion
Advice to pre-career self: Don’t stress so much! People will recognize good work when you’re in the right environment
Get to know more about Melanie: I’m a director on a Women’s Health & Environment board. I love to read, be outside, ride my bike and stay active in social justice causes
Nicole Galanopoulos
VP, Web Platforms
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2016
Topics of expertise: New Business, Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance
Advice to pre-career self: Recognize that expecting others to adhere to your personal standards may not be fair, as people often view things from diverse perspectives. Embrace the opportunity to learn from their viewpoints rather than opposing them.
Get to know more about Nicole: I am currently navigating the delicate dance of achieving ongoing success in my professional life and nurturing meaningful connections with my kids as a devoted working mom.
Pamela Albino
Director of Growth Operations
Department: Operations
Joined Publicis: 2017
Has previously worked in: Account Services, Creative, Project Management
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, New Business, Diversity & Inclusion
Advice to pre-career self: Career path is not linear 🙂
Get to know more about Pamela: Let’s connect! Ask me how I’ve pivoted my career, client management, my ultimate sports memory and my passion program, Pub United.
Rachel Coulson-Clare
Account Supervisor
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2021
Has previously worked in: Project Management
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Workplace Etiquette, Problem Solving
Advice to pre-career self: Take more risks, fail fast, learn faster
Get to know more about Rachel: Concerts are my happy place
Raymond Smith
Creative Director
Department: Creative
Joined Publicis: 2017
Topics of expertise: Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Build your creative portfolio day-by-day, in small steps all along the way.
Get to know more about Raymond: I like to learn how to do things for myself. From cutting my own hair to shingling my own roof.
Regina Azevedo
VP, Data Strategy
Department: Data & Insights
Joined Publicis: 2018
Topics of expertise: Onboarding, Workplace Etiquette, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: Time is your most precious resource- be intentional about how you spend it.
Get to know more about Regina: I won a Fantasy Football league having never watched Football (ask me how!) and I read on average over 80 books a year (ask me for a reco!)
Ryan Cottrell
Director of Marketing Technology
Department: Digital Production / Ops
Joined Publicis: 2015
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance
Advice to pre-career self: Don’t worry about not knowing what’s coming next. Work hard to problem solve and be there for your colleagues and your path will find you. But most importantly, check your ego at the door.
Get to know more about Ryan: As a new(ish) dad still navigating fatherhood, my life is full and lively, shared with my partner, two playful dogs, and a cat. When not dabbling in DIY projects around the house or out jogging, I’m either rocking out to Metal or getting lost in podcasts.
Rylee Strachan
VP, Digital Strategy
Department: Strategy
Joined Publicis: 2019
Topics of expertise: Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: There are a lot of different paths to the final destination. What worked for someone else won’t, and probably shouldn’t work for you
Get to know more about Rylee: I have a deeply rooted hatred for cucumbers. I’m part of the small percentage of people with the TAS2R38 gene. They call me “one in a million” for a reason.
Sabeeca Ali
Director of Brand Experience
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2022
Has previously worked in: Project Management
Topics of expertise: Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace Etiquette, Career Growth
Advice to pre-career self: Know when to pick your battles.
Get to know more about Sabeeca: I have a Lisa Simpson tattoo – which should tell you everything you need to know about me. Director, Brand Experience
Sandra Baumander
Creative Director
Department: Creative
Joined Publicis: 2014
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance
Advice to pre-career self: It’s cool to be nice and try hard.
Get to know more about Sandra: I am very passionate about cheese, very long documentaries about public institutions, bad romcoms, bagels in general and Taylor Swift.
Serene Gaspar
EVP, Managing Director
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2022
Topics of expertise: Workplace Etiquette, Problem Solving, Work-Life Balance
Advice to pre-career self: Yes, it’s true. If you put your mind to it, you will achieve.
Get to know more about Serene: I have two young kids who I love to hate on. One day when I get to watch anything other than Paw Patrol, I look forward to embracing my extreme love for Hallmark movies throughout the season.
Shawna Hayman
SVP, Brand Lead
Department: Account Services
Joined Publicis: 2024
Topics of expertise: Career Growth, Workplace Etiquette, New Business
Advice to pre-career self: You don’t have to hide who you are at work – you can be your honest, emotional, funny self – and still be professional, smart and respected.
Get to know more about Shawna: My dog is a human child, you can’t convince me otherwise…I can talk reality TV with you all day AND you will never find me without a drink or 2 in hand…water, coffee, or wine after 5.
Tyler Schell
Associate Creative Director
Department: Creative
Joined Publicis: 2015
Topics of expertise: Publicis Culture, Workplace Etiquette, Problem Solving
Advice to pre-career self: Growth takes time. You don’t need to know everything or be perfect to be good at your job.
Get to know more about Tyler: I lived in Australia as a teenager.