Public relations for the modern lifestyle, travel & charity brand.
At Gather, we partner with brands to craft thoughtful, engaging campaigns that connect. Through a modern, integrated approach to communications, we help our clients shine — building lasting visibility through genuine storytelling.
Our team brings deep expertise in public relations, media relations, digital media, and social — tailored to elevate every brand we work with.
Our Team
JORDEN HUTCHISON
She/Her Co-Founder & Managing Director
Jorden is a seasoned communications strategist with more than 15 years of experience leading media relations, PR, and marketing for top travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and retail brands.
Her career includes roles with global icons like Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons, and Destination Vancouver, where she helped host over 400 media annually and led high-impact campaigns for major events like the Dine Out Vancouver Festival and FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Jorden has held senior roles at both boutique and global PR agencies and ran her own successful consultancy for five years. Her portfolio spans world-class destinations, luxury hotels, wellness and lifestyle brands, wineries, restaurants, and retailers — always with a focus on meaningful storytelling and measurable results. She is known for building creative ideas from concept to pitch — shaping stories that earn attention, resonate with consumers, and secure strong media interest.
She’s especially passionate about working with brands that prioritize sustainability and positive impact. When she’s not crafting campaigns, you’ll find her exploring local food spots, sipping B.C. wine, or road tripping with her young family.
GEMMA BISHOP
She/Her Co-Founder & Managing Director
Gemma Bishop is an experienced PR & communications professional with a wealth of media and industry relationships. Gemma has spent nearly 15 years sharpening her expertise in hospitality, charity, lifestyle, fashion, and tourism PR.
With a zest for food & beverage, travel, art & design, fashion and beauty, Gemma specializes in lifestyle PR and has represented an impressive roster of regional, national, and international clients spanning Tiffany & Co., MaxMara, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Indigenous Tourism BC, parq Vancouver, Chapters Indigo, ecologist, AG Hair, TWG Tea, nude beverages, Burdock & Co, and Savio Volpe.
Gemma is passionate about being connected with her community and giving back to inspiring and meaningful causes. Over the years, she has worked on various charity events and fundraisers, including the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Arts Umbrella, Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospice Society, Cause We Care Foundation, Vancouver Aquarium, and the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. In addition to representing Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon, Gemma is also the Vice Chair of the organization’s signature annual fundraising gala: A Night to Dream.
SASCHIE MACLEAN
She/Her Associate, Public Relations, Vancouver
Saschie has worked in marketing and communications for over a decade. Starting her career at a PR agency in New York City she has worked with clients across multiple lifestyle industries in the media capital of the world. Most recently she focused on travel and hospitality having been in-house at Destination Vancouver for five years. This role cultivated extensive high-profile media contacts and relationships locally in Vancouver, throughout the US and in Mexico. She regularly represented Destination Vancouver in-market at conferences and activations, always sharing the engaging stories of the city.
In addition to her work in communications she is a freelance travel writer and is the founder of the fitness brand Formation Studio, located in Mount Pleasant.
ANNABELLE LOI
She/Her Associate, Public Relations, Vancouver
Born and raised in Vancouver, Annabelle spent most of her adult life as a nomad, exploring and living in cities abroad. After graduating from BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology), with a focus in Public Relations and Events Marketing, she has spent the last several years working at various boutique and national agencies working in PR, influencer and affiliate marketing. She also brings 18 years of experience in the fashion industry with a BDes from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). With her diverse experiences in a multitude of industries, Annabelle has developed strong relationships with high value content creators and key media contacts across Canada. Her client experiences include national brands such as: Dandurand, Univins, Evive Nutrition, The Unscented Company, Martini Film Studios, The Make Nice Company, Saje, Mercedes Benz and more. When Annabelle isn’t busy organizing the world around her, you can find her documenting her exploration of the BC mountains and getting creative with her jewellery making as well as her passion for photography.
JESSICA NAPIER
She/Her Associate, Public Relations, Toronto
Based in Toronto, Jessica Napier is a seasoned public relations professional, writer and editor with nearly 15 years of experience working in communications roles across two of Canada's major urban markets.
Throughout her career she has collaborated with a diverse roster of top-tier lifestyle brands, helping clients harness the power of traditional and emerging media to share compelling storytelling content and execute results-driven promotional campaigns. Past and present clients include domestic and international tourism boards, independent restaurants and hospitality groups, fashion retailers and more.
In addition to her PR expertise, Jessica has built a successful writing and editing career. She served as a City Editor for Yellow Pages in Toronto and Vancouver and her freelance writing has been published in a wide range of consumer newspapers, magazines and digital outlets. Highlights include Sunday Times Travel Magazine, NUVO, Toronto Life, Chatelaine, CAA Magazine and Metro newspapers, where she served as a weekly columnist for four years.
She holds a joint Masters Degree in Communications and Cultural Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and York University.
TYRON HARKISS-FOSTER
He/Him Associate, Public Relations, Toronto
Tyron Harkiss-Foster is a PR architect, storyteller, and brand builder with a knack for making headlines—literally. With 8+ years of experience in PR, marketing, and brand development, he’s the force behind press hits in ELLE, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun, Goop, and more.
Before diving into the world of PR, Tyron wore many hats—marketing director, social media manager, storyteller, and photographer—honing his ability to shape brand narratives from every angle. His client roster over the years includes Smash + Tess, Brixton, Orangetheory Fitness, The Cut Design Academy, Nude Beverages, VIGYL, Interior Design Show, West Coast Modern Homes, Burgers Architecture, Fitness World, Startec Dynamics, The Polygon Gallery, and more.
Deeply connected to fashion, culture, and design, Tyron doesn’t just shape brand identities—he amplifies them. With a strategic mind and a storyteller’s heart, he transforms vision into impact, ensuring brands don’t just exist but dominate conversations. Whether crafting pitch-perfect narratives or securing top-tier media placements, he’s the guy who makes sure the right people are talking about you—for all the right reasons
JULIA TESTA
She/Her Social Media & Public Relations Coordinator
Julia moved from Germany to Vancouver in 2021 and completed her marketing degree at Vancouver Community College in 2023. Since then, she’s been working with Gather Public Relations and Milano Coffee Roasters, refining her skills as a marketing professional. Specializing in content creation and digital marketing strategies, she helps brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
In her free time, Julia enjoys traveling around BC and discovering the stunning landscapes Canada has to offer