The Experience to Meet Your Business Needs

The team that works on your account is a key factor to your success, and Mindshare PR realizes that in today's constantly changing market some windows are smaller than others so time is of the essence. All Mindshare PR team members are accomplished PR professionals with extensive technology industry experience, so can quickly ramp up on any given project with two goals – to get results and provide outrageous client service. By eliminating the need for extensive training or ramp time, this business model is extremely cost-effective and obtains superior results. Mindshare PR can bid projects competitively, and can always match the account or project with the right talent.

Heather Fitzsimmons Heather has more than 14 years of industry experience. Known for providing strategy, as well as rolling up her sleeves and executing programs, Heather has worked both on the corporate and agency sides of the business. Since founding Mindshare PR in December 2000, Heather has worked with a wide-range of emerging and established technology companies, and has helped create custom programs to deliver stellar results for each. Prior to founding Mindshare PR, Heather managed the public relations program for Lipstream Networks where she helped raise the visibility of the emerging VoIP service provider among key media, analysts and industry influencers. Before Lipstream, Heather worked for several top-rated public relations agencies including Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, Kamer~Singer & Associates (acquired by GCI Group), Bender, Goldman & Helper (now Bender/Helper Impact) and Macy+Associates. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Loyola Marymount University. You may reach Heather at heather [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Los Altos, CA Sample experience: Charles Schwab & Co. CloudShield Technologies CPlane Digital Harbor Five9 Identity Engines Ingrian Networks InterOPS Management Solutions Microsoft Corporation Network Engines Packeteer Premisys Communications Spirent Communications Vivace Networks XenSource
Julie Galla Julie has 12 years of public relations experience, including media relations, account management, customer success stories/reference programs and writing. Julie leverages her expertise in strategic planning, presentation, management and implementation of PR strategies to develop effective communications programs. Over the course of her career, Julie has been influential in the planning and implementation of full-service public relations and customer success story programs for a host of high technology companies including Adobe Systems Inc., Corel Corporation, Pivotal Corporation, Sun Microsystems Inc., SGI and WetFeet.com. Julie has also worked as public relations manager at Pivotal Corporation, a leading developer of customer relationship management solutions. During her tenure at Pivotal, she developed and managed the company's PR program and was instrumental in garnering international exposure for the company and its products within IT, business and analyst communities. Julie holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, NS. You may reach Julie at julie [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Vancouver, BC Sample experience: Adobe Systems Corel Corporation Fujitsu Computer Systems Pivotal Corporation Sun Microsystems SGI WetFeet.com
Pam Robinson Pam brings more than eight years of public relations experience to the team. She has extensive knowledge of the network management, security and wireless industries among others. Pam specializes in media and analyst relations, and has developed many successful relationships with top industry analysts and media at business and IT trade publications. Prior to becoming a public relations consultant, Pam was a senior account manager for Bass River Communications, a Cape Cod-based public relations agency specializing in helping to launch new technology companies and products. Previous to Bass River Communications, Pam worked for O’Sullivan Communications as a public relations specialist. You may reach Pam at pam [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Boston, MA Sample experience: Aegis Semiconductor Artel Video Systems Five9 Identity Engines Ingrian Networks InterOPS Management Solutions Pingtel Corporation Ridegway Systems & Software Sirocco Systems (acquired by Sycamore Networks) Sonexus Vivace Networks
Karen Sarah Karamchandani Karen Sarah recently graduated with her MFA in film from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, where she honed her pitching skills as a producer and writer. Fascinated by computers and technology, she incorporated them into her film studies whenever possible—becoming well-versed with multimedia applications and hardware. Karen Sarah has worked as an intern with the Stanford Computer Forum and various Bay Area startups developing her keen eye for and knowledge of cool new technologies and further honing her writing, multimedia, and analytical skills. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harvard University. You may reach Karen Sarah at ks [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Los Altos, CA Sample experience: FastScale Technology Identity Engines Ingrian Networks Netronome Systems Stanford University There XenSource
Morgan Mohun Morgan is a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the most recent addition to the Mindshare PR team. At Texas A&M, she was actively involved with leadership and community programs and served as a counselor, a motivational speaker, and an event planner for various university projects and events. Through these experiences, Morgan was able to hone her writing and become a skilled communicator. Always having had an interest in public relations and a fascination with the technology industry, Morgan brings enthusiasm and a strong interest in learning about new enterprise technologies to her work. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in literature, communication and business. You may reach Morgan at morgan [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Los Altos, CA Sample experience: Five9 Ingrian Networks Pano Logic RedSeal Systems XenSource
Danielle Tarp Danielle joined Mindshare PR after working for an international recruiting firm in London, which she joined after graduating from the University of Santa Barbara in 2007. While working in recruiting, Danielle was introduced to a variety of industries and developed a special interest in technology. During her time at UCSB, Danielle was an active member in a number of community organizations with which she helped organize speaker events, draft event collateral, secure donations from local vendors and contact local newspapers for event coverage which helped hone her writing and communication skills. Danielle was a double major and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in communications and film and media studies. You may reach Danielle at danielle [at] mindsharepr [dot] com.		Location: Los Altos, CA Sample experience: FastScale Technology Korn/Ferry International Netronome Pano Logic VMLogix