Behind The Scenes

Meet Our Team

Founder and President

Kim Miller

Our president and founder, Kim Miller, has more than 30 years’ experience in promotional, marketing and public relations management. 

She has led  PR and marketing teams for organizations of all sizes, including serving as Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Pollo Tropical, and as international spokesperson for fast food giant Burger King Corporation.  She has worked for non-profit and government entities as well, bringing a well-rounded sensitivity to the opportunities and challenges of public-private arrangements

Our in-house team includes specialists in social media, event staffing, video production and integrated marketing.

We also offer a team of copywriters and graphic designers as well as contracted staffing specialists, podcast producers, and others to handle everything from video news releases to invitations for local store grand openings.

Brianne Barbakoff

VP Of Client Services

Brianne Barbakoff leads the New York office where she serves as the Vice President of Client Services.

She leads strategy and execution for brands including Ascent Hospitality Management, Atlanta CommunityFood Bank, Krispy KrunchyChicken and more. Brianne started at Ink Link Marketing as an intern manyyears ago and steadily moved up the ranks, she specializes in high-impact campaigns, earned media, andfranchise marketing. She has led successful brand launches and earned media coverage in outlets such asGood Morning America, Forbes, and Women’s Daily. Known for her strategic thinking and hand-onleadership, she brings a results-driven, relationship-first approach. As a cum laude graduate of theUniversity of Florida, Brianne holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.

Brianne started at Ink Link Marketing as an intern many years ago and steadily moved up the ranks, she specializes in high-impact campaigns, earned media, and franchise marketing. She has led successful brand launches and earned media coverage in outlets such as Good Morning America, Forbes, and Women’s Daily. Known for her strategic thinking and hand-on leadership, she brings a results-driven, relationship-first approach. As a cum laude graduate of the University of Florida, Brianne holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.

Kampi Chaleunsouk
VP of Client Services

Experienced as a publicist for a variety of industries, including chain restaurants, entertainment clients, writers, nonprofits, regional retailers, and more.  Chaleunsouk pitched new products…

Andi Speedy
Account Director

Our resident wordsmith with more than 20 years of agency-level copywriting and creative expertise.  If it has anything to do with words or concept, it goes through her. Headlines, taglines…

Jenny Boone

Jenny Boone

Creative Director 
Jenny Boone is our creative director. Jenny is a dynamic, thoughtful, and efficient design professional with exceptional creative, communications, and marketing experience. Recognized for innovative branding efforts, out-of-the-box thinking, and maximizing resources to implement cost-effective solutions, she has successfully supported clients from a range of industries. 
Kaitlyn Ianiro

Kaitlyn Ianiro

Account Executive
Kaitlyn is an accomplished and capable leader who always seeks a challenge in pushing creative boundaries. With experience working for fashion, retail, and lifestyle clients, Kaitlyn specializes in leveraging new product launches, executing campaign strategies, and securing new business and media opportunities. Kaitlyn is a graduate from the University of Florida living in New Jersey and is always on the hunt to find the best bagel and coffee shop!
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Claudia Gomez

Head of VA
Claudia  Gomez leads the Virtual Assistant team at Ink Link Marketing, ensuring seamless operations and efficiency across various tasks. She oversees calendar listings, media list building, weekly newsletters, and media monitoring reports, playing a key role in keeping campaigns organized and on track. She helps drive the team’s success in delivering top-tier marketing support.
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Olivia Mairn

PR and Events Coordinator

Olivia serves as a PR and Events Coordinator, supporting campaign execution through drafting press materials, monitoringmedia coverage, and managing client communications to ensure seamless coordination and meaningful results. A graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Olivia began her career at Ink Link as an intern before advancing into her current role, where she brings creativity and precision to every project she supports.

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Maria Pereda

Events & Promotions Manager

Maria is the driving force behind Ink Link’s most successful Grand Openings. Known for hermeticulous planning and “no stone left unturned” approach, she transforms complex logistics into flawless brand experiences. When she isn’t orchestrating major events, Maria lends her analytical talents to our research team, keeping Ink Link at the forefront ofindustry trends.

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Isabel Pereda

PR Specialist

Isabel Pereda is a crucial contributor to Ink Link Marketing’s research team. In addition, she supports the group through various responsibilities. She also is the direct assistant to Ink Link Marketing’s Director of Accounts, Isabel is one of the team’s bilingual assets.

Elisa Acebes

Elisa Acebes

Virtual Assistant
Elisa is a friendly, high-performing, and results-driven assistant for Ink Link Marketing. She is known for quickly grasping new and complex tasks while working in an expeditious environment to flawlessly insert herself into any task she’s given to deliver results. She is organized and proficient in growing key customer relationships. She always represents the establishment with a friendly and professional demeanor to assure you get the highest quality experience possible.
Renato Cabareda

Renato Cabareda

Virtual Assistant
Renato Cabareda is a key contributor and assistant to Ink Link Marketing’s team. He supports the crew through various responsibilities such as calendar listings, media list building, and weekly newsletters.
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Aurora M. Gonzalez

Brand Reputation Executive Officer
Aurora’s career has an even balance of agency life and in-house corporate. Most recently Aurora was senior director in corporate communications at PepsiCo. In her 14 years at PepsiCo, she had various roles that were largely focused on corporate reputation. In her last role, Aurora was the first global comms lead on corporate issues and crisis. Aurora worked with global partners on a wide array of issues: litigation, regulatory affairs, public policy, product liability and corporate reorganizations and restructuring.  
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C. Nicholas

Chief Partnership Officer
C. Nicolas has 25+ years of Communications experience in domestic and international markets in corporate, strategic and marketing communications while working in Fortune 500 companies such as PepsiCo, Tenet Healthcare, and Burger King Corporation.
 
 

He provided C-suite clients with Chief Communication Officer capabilities and counsel for any internal and external communications plans. He has a proven track record of success in industries as wide-ranging as technology, CPG, healthcare, apparel, chemicals, coatings, and banking.  

Angela Miller

Angela Miller

Copy Writer and Account Manager

Angela Miller has nearly 20 years of PR, marketing and communications experience. Her background is in media and influencer relations, message development, building brand awareness and driving product demand. She’s worked with clients in the home furnishings/design, consumer electronics, food/beverage, hospitality/restaurants, and retail sectors, including restaurant brands Ted’s Montana Grill, The Capital Grille, Smokey Bones, Mellow Mushroom, and more.

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Carolina Fabregas

JR. Account Executive

Carolina serves as a Junior Account Executive for Ink Link Marketing. She works closely withthe team to support and execute campaigns for clients, as well as drafting press materialsandclient communication. As a double graduate from Florida State University, she earned herMaster’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication, along with a certificate in Project Management. She completed her under graduate degree at the same institution, earning a Bachelor of Science in Media Communication Studies with a minor in Film Studies.

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Alegna Carballo
Social Media Specialist

I’m a highly committed, multilingual marketing specialist focused on social media strategies, event planning, and multi-channel campaigns. I enjoy helping brands connect with their customers through carefully crafted communications.

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Debbie Shinin
Assistant

As an Assistant at Ink Link Marketing,Debbie Shininsupports both the Grand Openings team andaccount executives.

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Grace Giler

Assistant

As an Assistant at Ink Link Marketing, I support Kim, the President of the agency,handling administrative responsibilities, while also assisting the broader team with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth operations.

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Michelle Shinin
Assistant

As an Assistant at Ink Link Marketing, Michelle Shinin supportsInk Link’sGrand Openingservices, helping coordinate eventsandmanage communications.

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Adriana Marcano
Assistant

As an Assistant at Ink Link Marketing, Adriana Marcano supports both the Grand Openings team and account executives. Pursuing a Master’s in Administrative Sciences, she applies her academic knowledge to daily operations, helping to stream line processes and ensure the smooth execution of projects.

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Gabriela Meza
Assistant

As a Digital Marketing Assistant at Ink Link Marketing, Gabriela Meza provides support to the Influencer Marketing and Account Executive teams. She holds a minor in Digital Marketing and brings multiple certifications and technical knowledge that support day-to-day operations, including influencer outreach and management, CRM updates and reporting,media monitoring, calendar listings, campaign tracking, content approvals, contract coordination, and basic performance analysis across social platforms.

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Radar
Puplicist

Radar keep himself busy with the most important job at our agency. He must test every couch, sitting area, or corner of the office for sleeping comfortability.