Linda Varrell is the founder and president of Broadreach Public Relations, a women-owned firm based in Portland, Maine. Established in 2007, Broadreach specializes in strategic and crisis communications, public relations, marketing, event services, and government relations working with clients across northern New England. Running on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), the firm has nine employees and…
With more than a decade of experience in the newsroom and public relations, Paula is skilled at managing complex projects with a cool head and focus on results. Since joining Broadreach in 2017, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s growth and client service excellence. She has helped broaden the firm’s client…
As Senior Client Manager, Josiah leads a range of accounts primarily in financial services, professional services, and government. He is trained in advanced public relations measurement, holds certifications for crisis communications and emergency management through the Public Relations Society of America and FEMA, and has over a decade of experience advising clients through change and…
As Associate Director of Client Services, Jen provides public relations, strategic communications, and content strategy support for Broadreach clients. Jen has 26 years of experience writing for daily newspapers, magazines, and digital channels. She loves helping organizations develop creative ways to leverage communications to achieve their business development goals. When she’s not in the office,…
Hannah joined the Broadreach team in 2024 after spending ten years working in newsrooms and marketing positions. Her previous experience includes working as a local news producer in two New England television markets, including in Boston where she earned an Emmy nomination; running a children’s program at a nonprofit; and working on marketing and project…
Autumn joined Broadreach in October of 2022 after completing an internship at a mid-size communications agency in Boston, Massachusetts. During her internship, she got a glimpse of life in the world of Public Relations while focusing on client and media relations. Outside of Broadreach, Autumn can be found relaxing at her family’s summer home on…
