TEAM

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A team of seasoned communicators, ex-journalists, PR-pros, passionate public engagement specialists, and digital content creators known for helping clients redefine how they communicate with the public. Together we make up ZINC–an award-winning communications agency with an outstanding track record of guiding communications for “big build” infrastructure projects.

Marci Hotsenpiller

principal, founder

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ZINC Founder and Principal, Marci Hotsenpiller is an award-winning communications consultant with 15+ years of experience. Marci has held senior management positions in government and now is one of the top communications and public engagement strategists for local government projects in western Canada.

Colleen Dane

director

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Colleen specializes in facilitating and creating productive public conversations. This includes leading communications on work that generates significant public interest. As a communications professional, she has worked with large industry organizations, local government, and engineering firms.

Christiana Wiens

senior communications consultant

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Christiana specializes in building understanding through engaging communications. With 14+ years of communications experience and a background in local journalism, she brings a strong knowledge of government and community. Christiana is a certified IAP2 practitioner and has led public sector communications and initiatives, including the business case development and strategic communications for a multi-million-dollar project.

Natalia Moreno

graphic designer

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Natalia specializes in graphic design and branding, bringing a fresh design perspective and clear, accessible visual communication to ZINC clients. A graduate of North Island College, she has worked with local clients for the past four years.

Renée Jewer-Pineau

strategic communications consultant

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Renée Jewer-Pineau is a Communications and Content Strategist with five years of experience consulting for government, technology, healthcare, science, real estate, and agriculture. She holds a Joint Honours Bachelor Degree in public relations from the University of Ottawa and Algonquin College. Renée also spent more than a decade working as a freelance photographer across North America, bringing a strong visual storytelling perspective to her communications work.

Genevieve Preddy

administrative & events coordinator

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Genevieve Preddy supports ZINC in an administrative and event coordination role, helping ensure the team and clients receive what they need in an organized and timely manner. She holds a diploma in Graphic and Digital Design from the University of the Fraser Valley and brings more than four years of experience in customer service and administrative roles.