From Series A to exit, I've built the comms/PR function from the ground up.
15+ years leading communications for growth-stage startups. Most of the time, I'm the first PR or comms hire a company makes — and I get their story seen, heard, and remembered.
Get in touchTRACK RECORD
15+
Years in startup comms
Series A → acquisition
Every stage, start to exit
National coverage landed
NBC, CNN, WSJ, CBS + more
HOW I HELP
Five ways I work with founders and executives.
01
Strategic guidance
A clear PR and communications roadmap from a trusted advisor.
02
Executive communications
Positioning founders as go-to voices through media, op-eds, and speaking.
03
Exit positioning
Protecting reputation and narrative when the stakes are highest.
04
Media relations planning
A strategic plan that positions your brand as a trusted industry voice.
05
Narrative and messaging
Clear, compelling narratives that resonate with investors, customers, and media.
THE JOURNEY
From Series A to exit.
Series A
First PR hire, first press hits
Growth
Media relations engine at scale
Later rounds
Executive visibility and thought leadership
Exit
Reputation protected when it matters most
NO TWO ENGAGEMENTS LOOK THE SAME
Let's talk about what you need.
Every engagement is scoped around what's in front of you — a launch, a raise,
a crisis, or just the sense you need a strategist in your corner.
Get in touch
WHY WORK WITH ME
Two decades driving PR and comms for startups at every stage.
2025 "Media Relations Professional of the Year" Finalist, PR Daily · Contributor, Fast Company and Newsweek
"
Kira is the best comms leader I've worked with. I'm constantly amazed by her ability to
simultaneously drive comms strategy and execute.
Jeremy Hudson
Director of Product Marketing
Director of Product Marketing
"
Kira is the communications and PR ninja that companies wish they had but rarely do.
Caroline Hacker
VP of Marketing, Protenus (acquired by BlueSight)
VP of Marketing, Protenus (acquired by BlueSight)