Co-Founder of ASK Communications, and senior communications and marketing executive with extensive experience at the crossroads of arts, culture, corporate branding, and major events. Adrienne first gained recognition as the lead media strategist for the Edmonton Art Gallery during its high-profile international architectural competition, shaping public and media discussions around a transformative new building that attracted national attention. She then joined EPCOR, where she played a vital role in the company’s Olympic sponsorship, managing EPCOR's chef program at the Vancouver and Whistler Olympic villages and highlighting Canadian culinary talent to athletes worldwide through curated gourmet experiences.

Adrienne brings a solid academic foundation to her executive role, holding both a BA and an MBA from the University of Alberta, where she received the Rodney E Schneck Prize in Organizational Analysis for her excellence in understanding complex organizational dynamics and performance. This combination of frontline media strategy, corporate sponsorship leadership, and advanced organizational training positions her as a trusted adviser to senior leaders seeking to boost brand visibility, manage high-stakes public initiatives, and create memorable stakeholder experiences.

Co-Founder of ASK Communications. Executive marketing and communications leader with 25 years of experience guiding brand management, reputation, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, government relations, and integrated communication strategies across corporate, agency, nonprofit, and public-sector settings. Award-winning strategist with a proven track record of leading national initiatives and aligning communication strategies with organizational priorities. Expertise in executive counsel, consulting, facilitation, and in-house leadership for organizations including HSBC Canada, Holt Renfrew, CN, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, Save Your Skin Foundation, Electronic Arts, and ACI Architecture.

Karran is also a former post-secondary marketing instructor and an active board leader, recognized for strategic judgment, relationship-building, and the delivery of high-impact communications in complex stakeholder environments.

For over 25 years, Danielle has helped build global brands and dynamic teams in the manufacturing, luxury product and legal industries by collaborating with business leaders, executives and stakeholders at the most senior level. Her hands-on approach to solving business problems is both strategic and creative. She relies on her core expertise in public relations, crisis management, marketing and communications along with her ability to transform abstract concepts into high-impact campaigns to achieve optimum results.