“Kathryn and her team at Alchemy Communications were a guiding force during a year of significant transition at Calgary Pride. Not only did they help us navigate change, they helped us meet the demands of media interests while working through challenging community conversations, further managing homophobic and transphobic (including threats of violence) commentary on our social media platforms.

In addition, their work with the Calgary Pride team led to our highest levels of digital engagement and community profile, increasing LGBTQ2S+ awareness and maximizing impact for corporate partners.

Further, Kathryn, Lauren and Robyn were humble in their approach to working with us, taking every opportunity to learn more about the communities we serve, including volunteering their time to attend Anti-Racist Organizational Change training, alongside Calgary Pride staff and volunteers. They were at all times, professional, direct, honest and gracious under pressure.”

— Shone Thistle, President, Calgary Pride

“Kathryn and her team supported us through a very challenging situation. I was immensely grateful for their knowledge, expertise and compassion as we navigated the situation together. Big fan here!!!”

— Robyn Jackson, Non-Profit Leader, Calgary

“I would say that Alchemy’s level of support and customer service are excellent. For the Lost and Found Campaign, they helped us designing an effective marketing and communications strategy with a unique visual identity and effective messaging. Alchemy was also flexible and adaptable when it came to changes in the plan. At the end of the day the Campaign was a success, exceeding its goal by 30%.”

— Jorge Torres, Fund Development Manager, The Brenda Strafford Centre

“Choosing Alchemy Communications to provide strategic communications support has been a game changer for the Alberta Association of Midwives. Alchemy developed and executed a marketing and brand plan, designed our new website, produces our podcast, and provides ongoing expertise and support.

Our aim was to increase public and inter-professional awareness and to enhance the visibility, reputation and recognition of Alberta midwives and midwifery. The results have far exceeded our expectations thanks to Alchemy. Their amazing team delivers on its commitments, is flexible around our changing business needs, has exceptional communication, and has approached our work with professionalism, passion and good humour.

Communications firms like Alchemy are rare. We can only sum this up by saying that, if you are looking for a firm that will bring exceptional value to your organization for your investment, you have just found it. We commend Alchemy Communications to you without hesitation. We simply cannot say enough positive about them and what they’ve done for us!”

— Lolly de Jonge, CEO, Alberta Association of Midwives

“Kathryn led our senior leadership team through media and crisis communication training that blew us away. The entire team was completely engaged the whole time. Kathryn’s ability to deliver theory with loads of opportunity to practice that theory through role-playing, and other tactics, set the stage for a dynamic and engaging training environment that facilitated learning, while also making us accountable for our learning and made role-playing fun!

Kathryn is refreshingly down-to-earth, clear and concise. Her knowledge of the industry is profound. She left us with the confidence, knowledge and tools we need should a crisis arise, peppered with just enough discomfort and uneasiness to motivate us to refresh our crisis communication plan and to keep it top of mind at all times.”

— Christine McIver, Founder & CEO, Kids Cancer Care

“Kids Up Front contracted Kathryn for Social Media strategic planning and training for our team. As a small local charity, we saw opportunities to tell our story through social media. Through a grant received from Telus Community Foundation, we were able to engage Kathryn’s expertise and insight to ensure our activities and approach were effective and efficient.”

— Kari Scarlett Branch Manager at TD

“Working with Kathryn and Alchemy Communications was a pleasure from start to finish. In a complicated set of projects, Kathryn kept her focus on our vision, brought well-considered and creative ideas to the table, and helped us achieve our communications goals even as timing and other mad blocks persisted. Should an opportunity arise, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Kathryn and her team again.”

— Ken Lima-Coelho, VP Communications + Financial Development, YMCA Calgary

“Kathryn was a pleasure to work with and delivered great results. She is obviously well connected in Calgary media circles and was able to garner great media attention for an event we hosted.”

— Jane Carswell, Marketing Manager, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Kathryn has always over-delivered on expectations, is amazing to work with and has an effervescent personality that makes working with her so much fun!

— Angela Saclamacis Manager, Public Relations, Disney Parks (Canada)

“Kathryn is brilliant. We have hired her for her ideas and connections. She delivers great results. As an added bonus, she is organized, prompt, and a joy to be with. We love her and what she does for us and our customers.”

— Jeff Nelson Anduro Marketing