Amanda Calnan Vowels

Strategic Communications Consultant | Journalist | Brand & Identity Expert | Fundraising Strategist

Amanda Calnan Vowels is a strategic communications consultant, brand strategist, and journalist based in Bend, Oregon.1 She is the founder and principal of Vowels Communications, a public relations and communications agency she has been running since May 2004.1

Professional Background

Amanda has an established career in public relations, nonprofit, and corporate communications.1 Her expertise includes:

Brand storytelling
Internal and external communications
Digital copywriting
Ghostwriting
Speechwriting
Nonprofit development

She advises high-level decision-makers, including CEOs, board members, VPs, founders, and marketing leadership.1

Client Work

Through Vowels Communications, Amanda has worked with a diverse range of clients, including:

Oregon Community Foundation
OpenSesame
Landmark Health
The Standard
KinderCare
Webtrends
Donate Life Northwest
Fighting Pretty
WebMD
Rebound Orthopedic1

Specializations

Amanda specializes in several areas:

Comprehensive brand and content strategy
On-air media training
Public speaking coaching
Public relations counsel
Long-term PR strategy
Public health education
Crisis communications
Internal communication1

Writing and Journalism

In addition to her consulting work, Amanda is also a freelance journalist.2 3 She has a background in print journalism, having started her career in daily print newsrooms.4 Her writing often focuses on travel and her native Oregon.3

Amanda's approach to communication is summed up in her personal motto: "I make every word count".2 Her work combines strategic thinking with storytelling to create impactful communications for her clients.