Most startups can tell you what they do and how they do it. Very few can articulate why anyone should care. 

Meet Heather

I know how to find the "so what?" in every business – the angle that piques media interest, the narratives that cut through noise and the strategic positioning that drives real growth.

For nearly 20 years, I've helped tech companies of every size – from stealth-stage startups to Fortune 500 powerhouses – secure the press that creates new categories, builds credibility and attracts customers.

I've launched media darlings like Nima and Kalogon (both featured on TIME's Best Inventions), transformed growth-stage startups like Traackr and OpenComp (Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies) into industry experts, and led corporate and product communications for industry titans such as Samsung, Salesforce and VMware. My clients have been featured in top-tier business, tech and industry press, from Forbes to Fortune, TechCrunch to The Information, and trades across AI, healthcare, martech/adtech, retail, HR and more.


I turn startups into stories the media can't ignore.
What makes Changemaker different: 
I founded Changemaker Communications on the belief that PR isn't just about press releases or chasing vanity metrics. It's about crafting stories that build awareness, expertise and trust that last beyond a single launch. I specialize in working with companies at their most critical inflection points – raising funding, launching products and entering new markets – to turn moments into sustained momentum.
What I bring:

  • A keen eye for the "so what?" in your brand that makes media, customers and investors care
  • Nearly 20 years of tech PR experience across B2B and consumer tech
  • A track record of landing top-tier coverage and winning competitive awards
  • Strategic thinking that connects PR to business outcomes – three clients I've worked with have gone on to successful exits

first job

My first full-time job was at Walt Disney World in the Disney College Program - I still carry those guest service skills with me in my PR work.

Libby has been my go-to since the pandemic. I loved being able to check out books from the library without dealing with LA traffic or parking!

career highlights

Winning TechCrunch Hardware Battlefield at CES, earning a spot on TIME’s Best Inventions list, and running press for the Prime Minister of Haiti and Sean Penn at Dreamforce.

hometown

A very “sleepy” suburb of Chicago

favorite newsletter

Money with Katie by Morning Brew

Let's get a bit more personal!

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our services

Based in Los Angeles, we’re proudly representing clients from coast-to-coast.

We are based in Los Angeles with deep relationships in enterprise and consumer tech, based on years of experience working with tech industry titans and future leaders in the heart of San Francisco. We’re proud to represent clients from coast-to-coast and across a variety of industries, including:

Experience rooted in Silicon Valley

Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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Healthcare/Medtech // Foodtech // Martech/Adtech // HR tech/Business SaaS // AI/ML // Media // +more
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