The team at Trevi Communications is a blend of diverse personalities, talents, and expertise, each contributing to our pack’s strength and agility. Here, seasoned leaders and fresh, innovative minds work together, ensuring every client’s needs are met with enthusiasm and precision. As you browse through our pack’s profiles, you’ll discover the unique blend of skills and the collective passion that drives us. Get ready to meet the loyal, dynamic, and dedicated individuals behind our success.
Gene Hunt is one of Trevi’s intrepid leaders, fearlessly propelling the Trevi team into the rapidly evolving startup worlds of energy storage, renewables and robotics, among other tech industries. Gene has over 35 years of technology marketing communications and media relations experience on both sides of the proverbial corporate/agency fence. He’s worked with startups and Fortune 100 companies, developing strategy and turning way-too-technical information into compelling messaging to help clients educate stakeholders, promote brands, and grow their businesses. Other things that he enjoys sharing his knowledge of include various cooking exploits (@cuisiniereugene), his expansive vocabulary and pun database (the good, the bad and the ugly), and advice for his Trevi colleagues regarding cars, apartment leases, insurance, taxes and scoring the best concert tickets.
Prior to Trevi, Gene worked independently with clients in energy, digital imaging, and other tech areas. From 2003 to 2010, he was co-founder and principal of Matter Communications, and before that held communications management positions for global firms including Agfa, Tyco, and Raytheon. Gene loves to read, write, tweet (climate and canines are favorite topics), and remind us that he can spell the world’s longest word backward. When Gene isn’t indulging the Trevi team with baked goods and cringeworthy puns, he can be found in the kitchen, tending to gardens, driving a fast convertible (safely) and making sure Macy and Maya, his two rescue dogs, are happy and loved.
Lisa Murray is co-founder and principal of Trevi. A logophile and news junkie, Lisa enjoys untwisting complex concepts into straightforward, simple messages that sell. With over 25 years of experience, Lisa specializes in creating and promoting sustainable brands for executives, experts, and entrepreneurs. She develops marketing communications campaigns for an array of professional service firms, with a special focus on the legal industry. Her strategic PR counsel has helped clients to build brand awareness, raise capital, launch new products and services, enter new markets, avoid/withstand PR crises, and prepare for divestitures and acquisitions. Prior to Trevi, Lisa was the Director of Marketing Communications for international law firm Brown Rudnick LLP, and before that, served as a senior executive at two of the top New England PR firms.
Outside the office, Lisa loves spending quality time with her husband and their fur babies – Lady, the Husky/Shepherd mix, Cookie, the Tabby cat, and Brady, the Morgan horse. If you can’t reach her by phone or text, you can likely find her at the gym (not often) or at the barn (too often).
In her role as Head of Marketing Services, Meghann Kinnard oversees the development and implementation of marketing strategies and guides the teams that execute them.
Her extensive experience encompasses a broad spectrum of domains including sales, advertising, digital media, SEO, SEM, social media, branding, and experiential marketing. She imagines ways to leverage traditional business development tactics and the latest digital functionality to craft unique marketing strategies.
Meghann is actively involved in supporting the Central Massachusetts community, serving on the committees and boards of several non-profit and private organizations. She is a Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty recipient, a panelist and presenter on marketing and business development topics, and consults for a number of closely-held businesses.
She holds an MBA in Business Administration from Nichols College and a B.A. in Business Administration from Worcester State University.
Gilmarie Perea-Ruiz is Public Relations Director, with an uncanny ability to craft a compelling story, no matter the subject. Gilmarie has over seven years of experience as a publicist and writer, having contributed to media and communications efforts at well-known publications and PR firms across the eastern seaboard, and even across the pond! At Trevi, she uses her abilities to skillfully tell the stories of law firms, renewable energy, and robotics companies through strategic public relations and social media campaigns.
Gilmarie graduated from Syracuse University in 2015 with a B.A. in Writing & Rhetoric and a minor in Public Communications Studies. A total go-getter, this girl also served as co-founder and VP of Marketing and PR for what is now known as the Writing & Rhetoric Student Organization, whose goal is to build a community for the students and faculty within the Writing Program at SU.
Gilmarie was born and raised in sunny Puerto Rico yet somehow tolerates northeast winters. Despite her lineup of accomplishments, she still knows how to slow down and “enjoy the little things,” i.e. swimming and tanning at the beach, reading crime or mystery novels, and creating delicious, home-cooked meals with her husband, family and friends.
Justin Williams is a Senior Account Executive with a gift for crafting compelling stories from complex information, no matter what the topic. He comes to Trevi from corporate communications, having worked in media relations for the U.S. office of Yandex, Russia’s largest tech company. He possesses a deep background in creating narratives for a variety of cutting-edge technologies, and has extensive experience in cultivating relationships with members of the media at major events like CES.
A North Carolina native, Justin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an M.A. in Russian and East European Studies, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in International Studies and History. Before moving to Massachusetts, he lived in Armenia for two years teaching English as a Peace Corps volunteer. In his downtime, Justin enjoys exploring New England with hikes and daytrips, powered by frequent Dunkin’ runs to fully immerse himself in his new region, and caring for his two recent additions to the family; a used Trek and a cat named Necco.
Shannon Murphy, Account Executive, offers an exciting new energy to every story she gets her hands on.
With her out-of-the-box thinking, strong industry knowledge, and understanding of various technology sectors, she can create easy-to-understand, digestible narratives for even the most complex technologies and products.
Prior to joining Trevi, Shannon was responsible for leading corporate communications and in-house public relations across the globe at Allegro MicroSystems. She has unique experience in crisis communication, international public relations, and social media management. Shannon graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2017 with a B.A. in Communication.
Outside the office, you can find Shannon at the beach with her sweet rescue pup Maya, running, practicing yoga, or working on her newest cookie recipe. She also is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist.
Associate Account Executive, Sinead Carthy has over five years of experience in public relations and marketing. She combines agency experience with industry knowledge to drive client success and build brand awareness. Known at Trevi for her creative pitch ideas, Sinead has a passion for telling stories and utilizing the best platforms to convey client messages. With a Master’s Degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications from Dublin City University, and a B.S. in Communications from Endicott College, Sinead served as the Vice President of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s official honor society.
Sinead is a Boston native, and recently, ran her first Boston Marathon as a charity runner. She will be the first to tell you how challenging and enjoyable the experience was. In her free time, Sinead can be found playing with Madra, her faithful German Shepherd dog, or searching the web for her next travel spot.
Associate Account Executive, Michela Cristallini is an alumna of the University of Alabama where she received a degree in Public Relations with a concentration in Digital and Technological Communication Management. She also minored in Italian Language Studies. Her degrees combine her passion for writing and social media with her love for Italian culture. As an undergrad, Michela was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, PRSSA, and Alice Magazine, a fashion and beauty magazine. She was also a member of the only on-campus vegan organization. Her passion for sustainability and climate change advocacy make her a perfect fit for Trevi.
In her free time, Michela enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time with her friends, scrolling through social media, and any and all things Mila (her very small dog and constant companion).
Colleen Fitzpatrick is Senior Public Relations Associate and proud graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Public Relations and minor in Drama. During her time in college, Colleen was a member of Hofstra’s PRSSA, interned at an off-Broadway PR firm in Manhattan, and worked as a seamstress at the university’s costume shop.
During summers in college, Colleen worked at the Leader Bank Pavilion Live Nation venue in the Seaport District of Boston as part of the Guest Experience team. Creating magical moments for guests sparked her passion for working with people and building relationships. Along with her organizational skills and attention to detail, Colleen enjoys writing and creating content to share meaningful and positive stories.
In her free time, Colleen loves to sew dresses, costumes, dog apparel and accessories for her family, friends, and pets. She also loves to travel between Boston and New York City, keep up with all things Broadway, and go on Dunkin’ runs with her friends.
Rachel Gardner, Senior PR Associate, has a passion for storytelling and curating narratives that align seamlessly with the evolving landscape of her client’s industries. With her agency background, she has worked with a spectrum of organizations across the enterprise technology, climate tech, finance, and health tech industries, from early-stage startups to large, public companies. Rachel sees storytelling as a dynamic tool to connect the dots between industry trends, media conversations, and her clients’ unique points of view. She holds a Master’s Degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Northeastern University and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Art History from the College of the Holy Cross.
Beyond the office, you can find Rachel hitting the ski slopes, playing tennis, or exploring an art museum. She can also be found in the company of her adopted shelter cat, Georgie.
Public Relations Associate, Émilie Gille is a Georgia native with a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Through her internship experiences with nonprofit conservation organizations and public relations agencies, Émilie realized her passion for public affairs and environmental conservation. This led her to joining UGA’s Public Service and Outreach communications office where she spent nearly three years before joining the Trevi team as a public relations specialist.
Growing up in a bilingual household, Émilie developed a love for learning languages and is currently studying Korean. If she’s not watching a k-drama, in her free time Émilie is baking, reading, or spending time with her loved ones. She is a lover of animals, with a Siamese-American Shorthair cat named Artemis whose unbridled curiosity keeps her home life interesting.
Public Relations Associate, Samara Barrett, is an alumna of Gordon College with a degree in English Literature and minor in Business Administration. Samara is a wordsmith with a passion for driving client success through writing. Her experience as the Managing Editor for her college’s newspaper, years in customer service, and time as an intern at Trevi prepared her for a natural transition to the PR and Marketing world. Samara found her way back to Trevi after graduation, but not before spending some time abroad. For six months, she lived with a local family on the picturesque Isle of Arran, Scotland. She spent her free time exploring the island, hiking, and working her way through the Harry Potter series for the first time.
Samara is a Massachusetts native with a heart for New England and a love for travel. When she isn’t daydreaming about her next trip, you’ll find Samara curled up by the fireplace with a book or laughing with family and friends. She is a lover of all things storytelling whether it be books, podcasts, TV shows, or visual art.
Our Digital Content Manager, Tina Rutherford, joined Trevi in 2022 with more than 25 years of experience in marketing management, business development and communications, primarily in-house at law firms, from small boutiques through AmLaw 50. In her post-law firm career she served as the outsourced marketing lead for a diverse client base, developing effective marketing strategies and managing their successful execution through a broad range of tactics. Armed with an MBA in marketing, Tina collaborates with clients to build and manage authentic brands that grow mind- and market-share.
Adept at distilling complex ideas into easy-to-understand and digestible stories, she is currently focusing on her passion for writing and content development, deftly crafting compelling narratives about everything from dog walking to Lean Six Sigma management philosophies.
Outside of work, Tina and her family enjoy the exceptional natural beauty of the North Shore, most often with their canine companions Daisy, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Trippy, a Golden Retriever.
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