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“Makena is a collaborative team member who embraces meaty, ambiguous challenges with grace. She understands what it takes for emerging brands to make cultural connections, working with Agency and Brand to deliver impactful results. Most importantly, she’s a great human!”
Chelsea Phillips - Group VP of Innovation, Anheuser-Busch

“Makena helped us rebuild and transform our team’s PR structure and strategy, which has increased our brand’s visibility by magnitudes. I would recommend her to anyone looking to grow their business, or reinvigorate an existing operation. Makena is a tremendous talent who brings experience and insight, and she delivers results.”
Jason Dodson - Brand Manager, Redhook Ale Brewery

“Makena is one-of-a-kind! A creative, resourceful, efficient and empathetic person who brings pride and passion to everything she does. A consummate communications leader who leaves no stone unturned, works seamlessly with cross-functions teams, and inspires the best in her teammates and clients. Makena is a must hire who creates an environment of positivity and growth wherever she goes.”
Susan Rotante - PR Professional, worked with Makena while at Edelman NYC

“Working with Makena was a highlight from the corporate world. She possess a remarkable ability to discern newsworthiness in various channels while staying grounded in reality. Her adaptability, teamwork, and dedication consistently lead to successful PR campaigns that garner significant media attention.”
Enrique Vittorino - Brand Director, Wynwood Brewing Co. and Veza Sur Brewing

"I worked directly with Makena across several craft brands, involving many types of PR/Comms campaigns and situations.  From direct marketing to crisis communications to responsible advertising, I was able to leverage Makena's professionalism and creativity to meet the challenges at hand.  As a legal professional often dealing with "touchy" topics, it was a pleasure working with Makena who displayed a knack for discretion balanced with an ability to get the job done." 
Tobias Weas - Former Assistant General Counsel, A-B Craft