meet the tea(m)
As a PR firm, we’re that just-right size—small enough that you have direct access to our principals, and big enough that you have diverse expertise, multiple perspectives and flexible support.
co-founder
Larissa Dundon
Larissa is a Vancouver-based marketing and public relations professional with fifteen years of experience elevating brands. As the co-founder of The Tea Communications, she loves working with clients focused on sustainability and building a better world.
She has been the account lead on Science World since fall of 2017, working closely with the leadership, brand and fundraising teams. While she is an external partner, the team considers her a vital team member.
Before co-founding The Tea, she managed the communications team for Lush Cosmetics, running the corporate and product communications plans for the North American business. Prior to that she worked in the Vancouver and US real estate markets, bringing to life projects such as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach and other multi-family real estate projects of all sizes.
co-founder
Madeleine Davidson
Maddie is a Vancouver-based communication, marketing, and brand professional with 10+ years of combined agency and in-house experience. Her diverse background spans non-profit, tourism, technology, retail, hospitality, health, and entertainment brands.
In her previous roles, Maddie led social, design, and communications & brand teams. In her time with leading global communications firm Edelman, Maddie worked in positions on the Media Relations and Client Strategy team, with numerous campaigns worked on garnering recognition & awards from industry notables such as IABC and SABRE.
In her spare time, you’ll find her roaming the streets with her large pup Topher, checking out the newest restaurant opening or catching up with friends and family.
Account manager
Kat Aquino
Kat is a Vancouver-based marketing and communications professional, with expertise in content marketing and project management. Kat specializes in fueling client stories in the digital and real world by highlighting key media and influencer voices and cultivating conversations. At The Tea, Kat manages and anticipates client needs and priorities, with a breadth of knowledge and expertise in media, influencer relations, social media, and content marketing.
Prior to joining The Tea, Kat led marketing, social, brand, and communications strategies for Virtuous Pie and MILA Plant-Based. Kat’s experience as a sous chef and as a marketing manager brings a unique perspective and insight to crafting unforgettable experiences – she has been a part of restaurant openings, menu development and launches, and intercontinental growth.
Outside of work, you’ll most likely find Kat at a local coffee shop with a book in hand, doing pottery, or cooking and baking for friends and family.
Senior Consultant
Kimberley Bowie
Kim is a natural storyteller and connector of people, ideas and actions. She studied political science at McGill, and has worked in all 3 levels of Canadian politics. Her 15+ years in public relations has taken her on many paths with many clients in politics, non-profit, B corps, consumer products, and needle-moving technologies, at every level of growth.
She is an adept, articulate wordsmith, whether on behalf of brands, C-suite executives, or on occasion, herself. She speaks English, Spanish and French, but her native tongue is puns.
