ABOUT US
Davina is the Principal Media Relations Strategist at DavellePR, a dynamic collective of marketing specialists serving mission-driven brands and bold innovators. At DavellePR, Davina leads strategy across a range of services including product launch development, thought leadership, website and creative development, social media strategy and content, red carpet executions, trade show support, media relations, and ambassador campaigns.
Her work has powered the success of clients like The Fresh Dolls, OptionsMD, Hispanicize, Rhyme Antics, and a wide array of respected industry experts such as Author and Conflict Resolution Expert Damali Peterman, Parenting Expert Petal Modeste, Health Tech Expert Morgan Hewett and Beauty Expert Nadia Vassell. With Davina at the helm, DavellePR has helped clients grow their share of voice by over 500% year-over-year—breaking into new media spaces, leading meaningful conversations, and deepening their impact with key audiences. She also serves as the lead project manager on campaigns, ensuring flawless execution from concept through launch.
With over 20 years of experience in public relations, Davina is a powerhouse when it comes to storytelling and visibility. Prior to co-founding DavellePR in 2009, she held key roles at MWW and Ketchum, where she supported top-tier brands including Kodak, McDonald’s, Trident, FreshDirect, and SUNY. She also served as PR Manager for 1-800-FLOWERS.com, where she led consumer campaigns around major holidays such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
Her strong media relationships span The Today Show, CNN, USA Today, GMA, Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Mashable, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Essence, Tamron Hall, Cheddar, Telemundo, Black Enterprise, and more. She’s been recognized for her industry insight by Bulldog Reporter and AOL Black Voices, and served as a judge for PRSA’s 2018 Urbanski and Yoshimura Scholarships.
Davina earned her B.A. from Trinity College and resides in New York City.
Carolina Alduey
Carolina Alduey is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with over twenty years of experience as a talent manager and public relations expert. She began her career at Columbia Records/Sony Music, where she helped shape press campaigns for international artists including Beyoncé, John Legend, Maxwell, and Wyclef Jean. Her work has extended to major brands such as Hennessy, Netflix, and Hispanicize. Carolina went on to launch her own company, La Gerencia, with a mission to create meaningful opportunities and visibility for underrepresented voices in film and television. She later brought that same vision to the esteemed management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment, where she served as a talent manager and continued advocating for inclusive storytelling. At the core of Carolina’s work lies a deep calling: to help people understand themselves more fully, express their soul message clearly, and align with the truth of their heart’s desire. Now, Carolina channels this passion into her work as a Certified Professional Coach, guiding clients through transformative clarity and alignment. She also serves as a marketing and public relations consultant, helping individuals and brands craft authentic messaging and connect with the audiences they’re meant to reach. Her ultimate goal is to use every one of her gifts to help people access the infinite creative intelligence within themselves so they can live more prosperous, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
Catherine Daniel
Thought Leadership Advisor
Catherine has over fifteen years of experience executing thoughtful communications strategies that drive engagement with announcements, products, partnerships, launches and more. She has played an integral role in driving awareness of executives, experts, analysts and thought leaders around key brand initiatives – partnering with individuals and companies to develop communications tactics aimed at successfully connecting them with their target audiences.
Her strategies support business objectives, while also keeping in mind the needs of partners, sponsors, and internal stakeholders. Catherine collaborates closely with sales, tech, marketing, editorial, social, research, legal and leadership channels – both internally and externally -- to inform the development of thoughtful and results driven communications programs.
Her expertise spans media, tech (including mobile), health, e-commerce, retail, CPG, grocery, pharma, B2B, B2C industries, among others.
Paul Dilakian
Creative Advisor
Paul is a NYC-based award-winning creative professional, with extensive experience in graphic design, photography, art direction and video editing.
Connect with him on Instagram @mcluap or at pauldilakian.com