Communications is part of every solution.

RKESTRA was built on a simple belief: communications should be part of the thinking from the beginning.

We work alongside executive leaders, Boards and organizations operating in complex environments, helping them bring clarity to important decisions, strengthen relationships and move ideas forward.

At the heart of every organization are people.

Success depends on people understanding the vision, trusting leadership and knowing where they fit.

That is why we see communications as a thread connecting ideas to action, leaders to people and organizations to the communities they serve.

We bring curiosity, experience and an outside perspective, working collaboratively with clients to turn insight into action.

Meet the team

Valérie Gervais

Founder & CEO

Valérie Gervais is the Founder and CEO of RKESTRA and a senior strategic communications leader with more than 20 years of experience advising executives, governments and complex organizations.

She has served as Press Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and to the Governor General of Canada, and as a senior communications advisor at the House of Commons.

Valérie specializes in complex, high-profile situations where clear thinking, sound judgement and strong communications matter.

Franca Palazzo

Vice-President, Stakeholder Engagement

Franca Palazzo has more than 20 years of experience building strategic partnerships, strengthening stakeholder relationships and advancing organizational priorities.

Her experience spans public policy, governance, civil society, legal and medical sectors. She also serves as Executive Director of the Internet Society Canada Chapter.

Franca specializes in stakeholder engagement, partnerships and bringing people with different perspectives together around shared goals.

Why RKESTRA?

We like meaningful work, complex questions and clients who want communications to be part of the solution.

We are small by design. That means our clients work directly with experienced people who know their business, understand the context and remain involved in the work.

When additional expertise is needed, we bring the right people to the table. No unnecessary layers. No one-size-fits-all approach.

Just thoughtful strategy, strong relationships and work that moves things forward.

Let's build something meaningful together.