Team

Hannah Lilly

Hannah Lilly

Hannah joined the Broadreach team in 2024 after ten years of experience in news and marketing. Her previous experience includes working as a local news producer in two New England television markets, including in Boston where she earned an Emmy nomination; running a children’s program at a nonprofit; and working on marketing and project management…

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Linda Varrell, APR

Linda Varrell, APR

Linda Varrell has more than 25 years of experience in communications, public relations, crisis handling, and project and sales management. As a former vice president and company spokesperson for a publicly traded financial institution, she created and executed external and internal communications campaigns supporting expansive growth, product introductions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, financial disclosures, high-visibility construction and…

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Paula Stanton

Paula Stanton

With more than a decade of experience in the newsroom and public relations, Paula is skilled at managing complex projects with a cool head and focus on results. She has led public opinion research and messaging for higher education institutions, on the ground media for international craft beer festivals and many press events. As Director…

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Jennifer Van Allen

Jennifer Van Allen

As Associate Director of Client Services, Jen provides public relations, strategic communications, and content strategy support for Broadreach clients. Jen has 26 years of experience writing for daily newspapers, magazines, and digital channels. She loves helping organizations develop creative ways to leverage communications to achieve their business development goals. When she’s not in the office,…

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Josiah Petrin

Josiah Petrin

As Senior Client Manager, Josiah leads a range of accounts primarily in financial services, professional services, and government. He is trained in advanced public relations measurement, certified in Crisis Communication through the Public Relations Society of America, and has more than eight years of experience advising clients through change and crisis communication situations. Josiah joined…

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Chance Viles

Chance Viles

Chance joined Broadreach in 2022 after spending five years in the newsroom, covering everything from local government to arts and entertainment. The newsroom helped foster a work ethic focused on direct communication, collaboration and clarity. When not working with clients or keeping up with statewide trends, Chance can be found out and about in Portland…

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