Jessica Mackey Sustainability Consultant - Zero km Consulting
Alex brings deep experience in travel and tourism, hospitality, gaming, and entertainment public relations. She is passionate about her field, having obtained both her undergraduate and masters degree in public relations. Located in Las Vegas, Alex enjoys traveling to West Coast beaches and experiencing new attractions in the entertainment capital of the world.
Plus: She has a twin sister!
Alexandria Hurley Director, Public Relations and Influential Communications
Born and raised in Germany, Anna works collaboratively with all departments as the central point for all production work that flows through the agency. Having German efficiency in her genes, Anna is always trying to find an opportunity to improve processes.
Plus: Anna has visited over 60 countries and is not done yet exploring the world.
Anna Hermann Project Manager, Account Services
As a social (media) butterfly, Ashleigh has over nine years of advertising and public relations experience. While social media kind of fell into her lap years ago, she fell in love with the possibilities of how social media connects brands to their followers.
Plus: Ashleigh is *obsessed* with pizza. For her daughter’s first Halloween costume, she even dressed her up as a slice of pizza.
Ashleigh Wilson Senior Manager, Paid Social Media
A Sarasota, Florida native, Ashley’s 12+ years of experience weighs heavily in engaging and strategizing with Paradise’s clients.
Plus: If you can’t find Ashley paddleboarding in the Sarasota Bay, this self proclaimed foodie can often be found at the newest restaurants in Charleston, SC.
Ashley Cannon Group Director, Client Services
Ashley is an innovative Media Planner skilled in the research, analysis, and development of media marketing strategies. Based in Cleveland, Ohio she has over 8 years of planning and strategy experience working on industries ranging from food and healthcare to durables.
Plus: She is an avid lover of all things true crime. When she isn't solving mysteries Ashley enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs.
Ashley Sterle Senior Media Planner
Audrey directs the organic social media efforts for Paradise’s clients, and uses her amazing photography skills (she actually shoots weddings on weekends!) to create amazing visual content for them.
Plus: She’s one of Paradise’s go-to employees for reaching things on high shelves.
Audrey Clifford Senior Manager, Social Media Strategy
Audrey is a naturally curious individual who has always had a passion for communication. Audrey grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and after graduating in 2021 from Arizona State University, Audrey began her Public Relations career in travel and tourism.
Plus: Growing up Audrey's family didn't travel much, so she has made an effort to make up for it in her adult life. She has traveled to eight different countries on her own before the age of 20 and plans to visit many more. Her favorite experience so far was spending a month in Suva, Fiji.
Audrey Woods Account Executive, Public Relations & Influential Communications
Austin is our resident pay-per-click and digital marketing sherpa, with experience in industries that range from entertainment and media to travel and tourism.
Plus: He is unwavering in his endless quest to “pet all the dogs.”
Austin Bray Manager, Paid Search
Caspar is a designer with a secret: He has a Masters in a computer science, a Minor in business, and a Swiss passport.
Plus: He’s been to the two smallest countries in the world – Vatican City and Monaco.
Caspar Blattmann Senior Art Director
This talented creative has put her brand identity, art direction and UI design skills to work for a variety of clients in wide range of industries.
Plus: Chelsea has ridden in the Goodyear Blimp, and can attest to the fact that it’s as cool as you’d imagine.
Chelsea St. John Senior Art Director
Colleen’s extensive experience in both photography and the museum world combine to bring a mix of creativity and a keen attention to detail while working lockstep with her team, providing clients the best relationships and services possible. Her positive attitude helps Paradise and its clients shine.
Plus: Colleen once trekked to the AB Camp on Everest (21,000 feet!)
This Jacksonville native is down-to-earth, family-focused, and ready to tackle any project with a smile on her face. As a Billing Specialist, her bubbly personality helps her build positive, productive relationships with Paradise’s many media partners.
Plus: She’s a DIY addict, with a special fondness for creating wall décor and event t-shirts.
Dylan knew he wanted to be a graphic designer when most kids don’t even know what one is, and his passion for design has never waned since.
Plus: Dylan not only plays guitar, piano and ukulele, he also composes music… the Blues being his favorite.
Dylan Madigan Senior Art Director
Emily’s positivity, attention to detail and quick thinking ensure that her clients’ marketing needs and goals are met with a smile.
Plus: She is looking forward to the day that her pup Weasley can keep up with her on rollerblades.
Emily Huskins Account Manager, Client Services
Greg brings a strong passion for design as well as 20+ years of experience in the advertising industry, many of which were spent creating campaigns, websites, and designs for travel and tourism clients such as Visit St.Pete/Clearwater, Visit Savannah, The State of Maryland, VISIT FLORIDA, and more.
Plus: Greg’s passion to create extends to his love for music. You’ll find him singing and playing the guitar as well as dancing the night away at live music venues.
Greg Insco Senior Art Director
Isaac’s video production and motion graphic skills help Paradise create engaging, memorable content for our clients. His love of visual storytelling was no doubt honed by his passion for movies.
Plus: If there’s one thing he loves more than hot pizza, it’s cold pizza.
An MBA graduate with a specialization in Advertising/Marketing and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Justin manages all aspects of campaign traffic, fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drives revenue growth for clients. He lives in his Miami and loves to golf and travel (in that order). Italy is his favorite country to visit, and cooking and eating Italian food has become a passion.
Plus: Justin plays the drums!
Justin Mejia Account Executive
Katelyn was born in Buffalo, NY but raised in Jacksonville, FL. Accounts Payable is not a job she expected to find herself in, but it fell into her lap and she loves it. She has two kids she adores, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and she absolutely loves going to concerts.
Plus: She likes reading, but will always put her book down to watch Chicago Med.
Katherine is passionate about uncovering the most unique experiences a location has to offer. Her love for tourism continues to grow as the native New Yorker displays these locations in an exciting, creative style. Her adventurous soul is best accompanied by a creative cocktail, a group of friends, and a new experience.
Plus: On her days off, you can find Katherine poolside, reading a book with her fiancé, Chris and pups Peach and Cobalt.
Katherine Peterson Senior Manager Social Media
Lindsay hails from Greenwood, Arkansas, and brings her wealth of hospitality experience—and hospitable nature—to coordinating the myriad projects that pass through our creative department.
Plus: Lindsay has her Advanced Scuba Certification and prefers water to land. She is also a volunteer diver for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. #mermaidsarereal
Lindsay Neel Production & Traffic Coordinator
Luisa comes to Paradise from Sao Paolo, Brazil, with a background in account management and digital advertising in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Plus: An itinerant traveler at heart, she loves to open Google Maps, pick a nearby point and just take off.
Luisa Laurelli Account Director, Client Services
Madison is excited about all things content creation. With a background in technical and creative writing, she is ready to step up any client’s social media game!
Plus: When she’s not heading to a concert or planning her next trip, you’ll probably find her hanging out with her fluffy best friend – her golden retriever pup!
Madison Holland Social Media Coordinator
Mark brings a wide range of traffic experience to Paradise, with a resume that includes ad agencies from New York, Seattle, New England, and Milwaukee. A Creative Writing major at Princeton with an MBA in Operations, Mark loves being part of a team that delivers great work for clients – on schedule and within budget, of course.
Plus: Mark teaches English as a second language, enjoys orienteering, and is training to become a certified Pickleball referee.
Mark Reed Project Manager, Account Services
Mary lives in St. Petersburg and has over 8 years of experience working in sales and marketing in the print and digital space. She has helped clients of all sizes in a range of industries but has a passion for the travel and tourism industry.
Plus: When not working, she can be found at the beach, attending a concert, traveling, or cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies!
Mary McConaughy Account Manager, Client Services
A lifelong Jacksonville resident with a passion for storytelling, Melissa uses her public relations and social media experience to help clients with media outreach and relations.
Plus: Melissa can identify any Taylor Swift song in under three seconds.
Being a textbook extrovert, Melondy's personal mission statement is to ensure that the people around her feel known, loved, valued, understood and cared for. Having studied psychology at Clemson University and worked in advertising for a few years, she enjoys working in account management because she gets to communicate and work with just about everyone in the agency.
Plus: Melondy is also known as "Scooter Girl" and "The Queen of Puns" because she has an electric scooter she rides everywhere and she's always cracking dad jokes.
Melondy Munson Account Coordinator
Michael’s 20+ years of experience ranges from travel and leisure to consumer packaged goods. He takes pride in providing both exceptional client service and bold strategic thinking.
Plus: Michael lives in Concord, NH, and hikes extensively in the Northeast and Western states. He recently completed hiking all forty-eight 4,000-footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and is always looking for his next outdoor adventure.
Michael Kosowicz Group Director
Michelle's passion for communications has been burning bright since she was a teenager. Her experience in hospitality, tourism and large-scale entertainment brings a fresh perspective. Based in Las Vegas, she enjoys the booming culinary scene and frequently travels to nearby cities.
Plus: Michelle starts every morning with a glass of matcha latte!
Michelle Laquindanum Account Executive, Public Relations & Influential Communications
Natalie offers experience in developing and executing cross-channel marketing campaigns, including buying and planning on both digital and traditional mediums and generating revenue across a variety of industries.
Natalie previously served as a media buyer and marketing senior consultant for BrandMuscle in Cleveland, Ohio, where she is based. She also worked as a marketing events supervisor for ESPN and Good Karma Brands.
Plus: Natalie has traveled to Asia, Africa and Central America on volunteer trips and hopes to do more in the future. In her free time, she loves to read and take her dog on walks through the various Cleveland metro parks.
Natalie Helton Media Planner/Buyer
Rosemary literally keeps the agency running. On time. On budget. And with a calming demeanor that can soothe the savage creative person. Her title doesn't do justice to the chaos she (somehow) cultivates into composure.
Plus: When Rosemary is not enjoying the beach, her hobbies are cooking (she is addicted to TV chef competitions) and gardening, as she is slowly cultivating her yard into a butterfly sanctuary.
Sarah is passionate about advertising strategy and graduated from the University of Oregon in 2020 with a degree in advertising, and minors in business administration and anthropology. After graduating, Sarah worked as an Account Coordinator at an ad agency in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sarah resides in Laramie, Wyoming and is pursuing her MBA part-time at the University of Wyoming.
Plus: Originally from Oregon, Sarah grew up in a tiny rural town on a llama ranch. She loves the outdoors and is a huge history and archaeology nerd.
Sarah Cooley Account Coordinator
Sara is an integrated communications professional with over eight years of experience specializing in Digital Strategy, Advertising, and Public Relations. She's known for being very meticulous and applying creative solutions.
Plus: Sara is an enthusiastic sailboater who enjoys spending her free time getting to off-shore places, and spotting the local marine life.
Sara Holden Media Buyer
Sierra’s experience with everything from active duty military finance, independently billing a minimum of $6 million dollars weekly, and handling customers with care and accuracy for a franchise system is tailor-made for Paradise’s diverse billing needs.
Plus: In elementary school, she performed at Disney.
Sierra Sanders Collections & Billing Manager
Stevie is a Midwest native and long time content guru, working with a variety of clients to bring clarity to their brands. By building a solid strategy, she is able to create excellent experiences and results for her clients.
Plus: Stevie is a gin connoisseur
Stevie Goraczkowski Content Director
Our Client Partners
Paradise team members have worked for and with some of the most revered and respected tourism, destination, and hospitality brands. Learn More.
Amelia Island CVB
Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area, Naples
Collier County Museums, Naples
Columbia County CVB
The Dalí Museum
Destinations International – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion