Our Team
Claire Piech
Principal and Founder
With over 16 years of experience in PR and content creation, Claire understands what works when it comes to science communications so organizations, start-ups and researchers can successfully translate cutting-edge science into engaging stories, connect with key audiences, and get the engagement they seek.
Claire launched her career working for the Canadian National Microbiology Laboratory before pivoting into journalism. Her byline has appeared in over 900 newspaper and magazine articles, including The Vancouver Sun, The Province and Post Media Network. In 2010 Claire transitioned into communications and has served in several senior-level positions, including as Senior Communications Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, one of highest-profile municipalities in British Columbia.
Claire founded Piech Communications in 2019 with a vision to help those advancing novel science share their stories with high-quality PR and content. Since then, she has built Piech Communications strategically to become the go to PR and communications agency for the science innovation ecosystem in British Columbia and beyond.
Supplementing her experience, Claire holds a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.A. in Professional Communications.
Julia Kwan
Content Manager
Julia brings more than a decade of experience in content creation, digital marketing and communications strategy. She is highly skilled in developing strategic content plans that target client objectives as well as building compelling, accessible and informative copy and graphics for a range of channels, from websites to social media. Her portfolio of work includes DDB Canada, BC Women’s Health Foundation, British Columbia Institute of Technology, and NOBL Collective. Bolstering her experience, Julia graduated on the Dean’s List from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.
Lindsey Ataya
Graphic Designer
Lindsey is a highly versatile and detail-oriented graphic designer who brings 20 years of experience to our team. With a background in marketing, Lindsey specializes in brand development and visual communication for print and digital media. Her extensive skill set covers branding and logo design, layout and publication design, document styling, editorial design, editorial illustration and advertising development and design.