Claire Chandler

Senior Account Executive

Always abreast of innovative ways to build buzz with target audiences, Senior Account Executive Claire Chandler serves as a key player in developing and executing multi-faceted PR strategies anchored by robust media relations and awards programs.

Claire is a skilled and motivated connector who helps businesses identify narratives that engage and spark action. Her knack for strategically positioning stories and amplifying media exposure consistently elevates visibility and impact for her clients. As a primary point of contact, she also excels in project management, research and strategic planning.

Before joining Aker Ink, Claire honed her skills at several PR and marketing agencies, securing extensive local and national media coverage and boosting brand visibility across sectors like food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and law.

As a communications manager with an international media equipment company, Claire served as a U.S. advocate for building local relationships with ambassadors and influencers, driving the successful adaptation of global strategies to expand brand relevance across U.S. and Canadian markets.

Claire is a member of the Public Relations Society of America. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University’s esteemed Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she worked as a journalist for the Washington D.C. bureau, gaining hands-on experience in the newsroom.

When she’s not busy wrangling words and media inquiries at her desk, Claire enjoys exploring the Phoenix area with friends or spending time with her energetic orange tabby, Tiggy, who’s convinced he’s the boss.