Peggy Austin, President & Founder
- Seasoned pioneer in the multicultural and urban marketing industry; 20+ years of experience in developing marketing, advertising and PR programs for Fortune 500, non-profit and government clients.
- Got her start in media sales at Clear Channel Radio and CBS-TV, and later transitioned to the PR agency side.
- Served as a lead strategist on numerous high-profile campaigns; wired into a deep network of contacts across media, faith-based institutions, education, community, government and corporate leadership.
- Personally responsible for generating agency revenues of $7 million+ with clients including Walgreens, Exelon, Illinois Lottery, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and many political campaigns.
- Received a commendation from the Illinois World AIDS Day Committee for her pioneering work for Walgreens.
- Recognized by “Who’s Who in Black Chicago” for outstanding achievement in business.
- Affiliations: American Women in Radio and Television, Black Public Relations Society ofAmerica, National Sales Network, and National Urban League
- Deeply committed to programs that promote health and wellness within underserved communities.
Patricia Andrews-Keenan, Vice-President of Communication
- Experienced communications professional in media relations, internal / external communications and community affairs.
- Talented writer and public speaker; recipient of numerous Silver and Gold Anvil awards and other community recognitions.
- Served in leadership roles within the telecommunications industry, including VP of Communications for Comcast and VP of Corporate Affairs for A.C. Nielsen.
- Proven experience across advertising, government relations, community outreach, education and philanthropic initiatives.
- Serves her clients as a company spokesperson and in speechwriting, crisis communications and community outreach policy development.
- Serves on the YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Steering Committee and the board of the Chicago Children’s Choir and the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC).
- BA in Journalism from Grambling State University; graduate of the UCLA Anderson School’s Executive Leadership Development Program.
Sandra J. Robinson, PR and Faith-Based Program Manager
- Illustrious storyteller, with more than 20 years of experience in persuading audiences in front of the camera, behind the camera and even from the pulpit.
- Honed her skills in radio, serving as an on-air personality and programming director for several leading urban stations in Chicago.
- Later transitioned to TV, where she hosted a popular Sunday morning program on FOX-TV Chicago.
- Served as lead producer for numerous PSA campaigns for clients including Gift of Hope and Illinois Department of Transportation.
- Recognized as a faith-based marketing expert, having developed dozens of promotions and special events for churches, corporations and non-profit foundations throughout the U.S.
- Soon to be fully ordained minister with the Apostolic Church of God and served as the former president of the Gospel Announcer’s Guild, (Chicago).
- Brings a special sense of skill, sensibility and spirit to every client program she manages at GSC, including a primary stewardship over Merit Medical and the agency’s proprietary LifePath Marketing™ Model.
Martina Smith, Account Supervisor
- Experienced client services expert with proven track record in public relations, event planning, promotions and social media.
- Became a rising star years ago while as a PR agency intern, when she quickly commanded the attention and respect of her clients, right up to the C-Suite level.
- Even as an undergrad, had built broad experience in the advertising, government and private sectors, focusing on business development and operations management.
- Has garnered powerful news coverage in diverse national and local outlets for her clients, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, The Examiner, Red Eye, the Chicago Defender and WGN.
- Graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations.
Rachel Strevey, Communications Coordinator
- Previously baptized in the world of “making the impossible possible” in the fast-paced world of international marketing and publicity.
- Served a four-year sprint as General Executive Manager for internationally acclaimed speaker and five-time best-selling author Michelle McKinney Hammond.
- Handled all media & publicity, travel, contract negotiations, event planning & hosting, as well as oversight of all legal documentation of her growing non-profit foundation.
- Got her start in the non-profit sector in communications roles for World Vision and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- Has redefined what being a “people person” is all about, with an eye for detail and an authentic gift for solving problems.
Jason Nelson, Strategic Creative Art Director
- One of Chicago’s finest and most accomplished creative art directors.
- 20 years of experience in shaping the image of today’s iconic brands, non-profits, media outlets, celebrities and political figures.
- Extensive portfolio of product branding, social media, web design, promotion & packaging, special event theme & design and mass appeal projects.
- His unique style draws from a grassroots approach to new techniques, while building on existing trends and a solid design background.
- Direct client experience includes Walgreens, Wal-Mart, State Farm, Chase, Illinois Lottery, Patti LaBelle, the Chicago Housing Authority and Barack Obama.
- A well-respected instructor of design and layout for the International Academy of Design.