Meet the Junapr Team
Junapr is a team of communicators based in Burlington, Vermont, serving brands across the United States and Europe. We're advisors, storytellers, digital specialists, and event pros, with deep experience in food and agriculture, travel and consumer lifestyle, and purpose-driven organizations.
Individually, we bring expertise. Together, we deliver results that matter.
How we work:
Senior attention on every account. Leadership stays involved, not just at the pitch.
Sector depth. We know your category, your reporters, and your audience.
Grounded and low-ego. We say what we think, and we do what we say.
Nicole Junas (Ravlin)
Founder & CEO
Nicole is the founder and CEO of Junapr, bringing more than 20 years of communications and marketing leadership to her clients. She is an expert in brand visibility, crisis navigation, and integrated campaigns that deliver measurable results, with a focus on food and agriculture, travel, and purpose-driven brands.
Nicole has guided nationally and internationally recognized brands including Le Gruyère AOP, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Bonne Maman, The Republic of Tea, Foods and Wines from Spain, Runamok, Luminis, and the University of Vermont. Since founding Junapr in 2019, she has built the agency into a nationally recognized firm, serving a diverse client roster through expertise in media relations, strategic communications, and event management.
Under her leadership, Junapr has been named Best PR Firm in Vermont by Vermont Business Magazine (2021–2023) and recognized as an Agency Elite Top 120 firm by PRNews for six consecutive years (2022–2027). Nicole herself has been named one of the Top Women in PR by PR News (2021, 2023) and was included in VermontBiz’s inaugural list of 91 Business Influencers in 2025, recognizing leaders making a statewide impact.
Based in Shelburne, Vermont, Nicole and her husband, Chris, are parents to four adult kids. She and her sons, Ethan and Colin, share a love of skiing and travel — and two dogs, Boggs and Lemon, who prefer to stay home.
Antonia Hinge
PRESIDENT
Antonia is President of Junapr, where she leads operations and oversees the firm's event work. She is a seasoned event strategist with more than 20 years of experience producing conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings, from intimate meetings to 10,000-person events. Before joining Junapr, she founded and led Standing O, a corporate event planning firm, for over a decade. Her career began in hospitality as an event planner and catering director, and she later served as director of events for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Antonia lives in Shelburne with her husband, two children, and their pets, including Piglet the dog.
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Izabela “Iza” Carr
VICE PRESIDENT
Iza is Vice President at Junapr, where she works with the communications and digital teams to make sure the work is excellent, delivered on time, and helps clients reach their goals. A publicist with more than 15 years of experience in consumer, CPG, and lifestyle brands, she positions clients as thought leaders and secures top-tier coverage, with placements in The New York Times, Food & Wine, and NBC's TODAY Show. Before joining Junapr, she was Public Relations Account Director at Super Connector Media. Iza is a St. Michael's College graduate with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She lives in Stratford, Connecticut, with her husband, Jon, and their cat and dog, Rooney and Bruno.
Iza has been named to PRNews' 2024 Top Women in PR. She helps lead the team behind Junapr's PRNews Agency Elite 120 recognition, earned for six consecutive years.
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Mark Mast
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CLIENT SUCCESS
Mark is Junapr's Director of Business Development, with more than 25 years of experience in marketing, business operations, and leadership. He has held senior roles in hospitality, private business, and the financial sector, guiding brand growth, partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement. His work includes partnerships with the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and Vermont Lake Monsters. Mark graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Business Administration. He lives in Shelburne with his wife, Debbie, and enjoys hiking, golfing, hunting, and time on the lake.
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Jessie Forand
SENIOR MANAGER
Jessie is a Senior Manager at Junapr, where she has spent five years leading accounts in education, nonprofit, and CPG and food. She brings 15 years of experience as a professional writer, including work as a newspaper reporter, editor, and nonprofit communications manager. She combines writing and design to craft communications that elevate client missions and strengthen visibility. Jessie studied journalism and anthropology/sociology at St. Michael's College and Johnson State and has written for numerous Vermont publications. A native Vermonter, she lives in Essex Junction with her partner, Tyson, and their two rabbits, Teddie and Cleo.
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Ashley Brunelle
SENIOR EVENT MANAGER
Ashley brings more than 15 years of experience in hospitality and event planning, with a background in restaurants and catering. She pairs a warm approach with deep knowledge of how food and beverage bring events to life. Known for her calm presence and her skill at solving problems, she builds lasting relationships with clients and vendors. A Franklin & Marshall graduate, Ashley moved to Vermont from upstate New York "for the summer" more than a decade ago and never left. She enjoys hiking, road trips, and finding new breweries.
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Neon Diamante
DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
Neon brings more than 15 years of marketing experience in brand management, content development, and social media strategy. She has worked across food and beverage, consumer goods, nonprofit, and hospitality, helping businesses and startups launch integrated campaigns that deliver measurable impact. Her strength is choosing the right mix of tactics to connect brands with their audiences. Neon holds a Communication degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and loves content creation and brand storytelling.
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Bernè de Klerk
AFFILIATE MANAGER
Bernè brings 20 years of experience in media, marketing, and business. She specializes in relationship-led growth, building affiliate partnerships, and supporting campaign performance in ways that deliver value for both clients and collaborators. Known for her energy and hands-on approach, she combines creativity with commercial awareness to drive results. Bernè is a native of Cape Town, South Africa, where she lives with her son. She enjoys walking, jogging, visiting wine farms, and watching the ocean.
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Josie Gingold
MANAGER
Josie is a Communications Manager at Junapr, where she oversees client relations, social media strategy, and content development. She started at Junapr as a summer intern and quickly moved into management. Before joining, she interned at kglobal, supporting travel and consumer lifestyle clients. Josie graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Public Communications and Sports Management. A Vermont native, she recently relocated from Chicago to Boston.
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Quinn Mlynarick
SPECIALIST
Quinn is a Communications Specialist at Junapr with a foundation in public relations, marketing, and media production. A Champlain College graduate, he has supported digital strategy, social media growth, and audience engagement in fitness, television, and e-commerce. Quinn helps clients strengthen their visibility through creative storytelling and data-driven insights. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, live music, and fishing.
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Ella Farrell
Specialist
Ella is a Communications Coordinator at Junapr with a background in community development, social media strategy, and multimedia storytelling. She started at Junapr as a summer intern and has experience in social media and events at the Vermont International Film Festival, Guppi Sustainable Surf Co., and UVM's Community Development and Applied Economics department. Ella graduated from UVM with a B.S. in Public Communication and a minor in Film and Media Studies. She loves to travel and has visited 17 countries and counting.
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Mowtes Ibrahim
COORDINATOR
Mowtes is an Integrated Marketing Communications Coordinator at Junapr with a strong background in social media, brand strategy, and digital marketing. He earned his marketing degree from Champlain College, where he gained hands-on experience through client projects and internships with a local marketing agency and a nonprofit. A proud Vermonter, Mowtes competes in soccer and basketball, experiments with new recipes, and creates food review content on social media.
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Sara Larson
COORDINATOR
Sara is a Communications Coordinator at Junapr with a background in design, communications, and event promotion. She earned her degree in Studio Art and Applied Design from the University of Vermont, where she managed outreach across five departments and two affiliate programs as a communications intern for the School of the Arts. Originally from Massachusetts, Sara now lives in Burlington with her cat, Sashimi. She runs a small business selling vintage clothing and her own art.
