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Meet our FounderJenny SpurrA communications strategist and public relations professional based in the Bow Valley, Jenny Spurr has over a decade of experience managing communications campaigns, coordinating media events and building community partnerships. She thrives in the intersection between community and communication.
With a passion for supporting and celebrating community-minded businesses and non-profits, Jenny can be found at the epicenter of community events and communications campaigns, weaving authentic connection with audiences through extraordinary storytelling. She is a proud member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and the only Communication Management Professional certified by the Global Communication Certification Council in the Bow Valley. |
Meet Our Team
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Sara King-AbadiSara King-Abadi is a freelance writer, content creator and journalist based in Canmore, Alberta. She has worked for CBC, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Journal Metro, the Montreal Gazette, Rocky Mountain Soap Company and many others. Sara explored different career paths before landing on content creation through journalism—though she should have known her calling when her theatre teacher said that she asked too many questions.
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Rachel HenryRachel is a writer and virtual assistant hailing from Calgary, Alberta. A journalism grad and all-around creative, she is passionate about writing engaging content and creating powerful images. Her expertise includes developing content for websites and landing pages, blogs, email marketing and social media. She’s always excited to learn, especially about her craft. When she’s not creating, Rachel is an experienced yoga teacher, avid reader and slow but determined runner.
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Martha de SantiagoMartha is a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in editorial design and meaningful branding. Originally trained as a filmmaker, she has spent the last nine years applying her love of storytelling to colour, shape and detail, both as in-house designer and roaming freelancer. Martha's favourite places are liminal spaces—mountain towns, windows, the edge of most maps. She finds her inspiration in wilderness and a good cup of coffee.
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Our Values
Our values reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company.
Partnership
We believe we are strongest when we work together. We are fierce collaborators, committed to the success of our clients and our company—because when one of us prospers, we all do.
Simplicity
We believe in simple solutions to complex problems. We tackle issues head-on with open, honest and transparent communication. And we strive for clarity and consistency in everything we do.
Passion
We are passionate about our work, and take pride in delivering the highest quality service and the best results. We are committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning. And we share our learnings with our communities.
Positivity
We believe in the power of our clients to create lasting, positive impact for the causes and communities they care about. We bring energy and enthusiasm to our work, and support our clients to the best of our ability.
Community
We support the communities in which we live and work. From volunteering to mentoring emerging communications professionals, we are constantly looking for ways to give back.
Partnership
We believe we are strongest when we work together. We are fierce collaborators, committed to the success of our clients and our company—because when one of us prospers, we all do.
Simplicity
We believe in simple solutions to complex problems. We tackle issues head-on with open, honest and transparent communication. And we strive for clarity and consistency in everything we do.
Passion
We are passionate about our work, and take pride in delivering the highest quality service and the best results. We are committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning. And we share our learnings with our communities.
Positivity
We believe in the power of our clients to create lasting, positive impact for the causes and communities they care about. We bring energy and enthusiasm to our work, and support our clients to the best of our ability.
Community
We support the communities in which we live and work. From volunteering to mentoring emerging communications professionals, we are constantly looking for ways to give back.
Perch in the Community
We're proud members of the following community organizations:
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Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play in the Treaty 7 Territory region of Southern Alberta. Treaty 7 encompasses the traditional lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Wesley, and Bearspaw, the Tsuut’ina First Nations, the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani nations of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Confederacy, and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. As guests on this sacred land, we promise to serve our community and fulfill our work based on the principles of respect, honesty, wisdom, courage, humility, love and truth.
Praise for Perch
"I feel so lucky to have found Jenny. She's whip-smart, strategic (yet still detail-oriented) and lovely to work with. I hope to be working with her for years to come." - Emily Amos, Founder of Word Savvy - Web Writing