Who We Are

We create value for your business by creating value for your customers.

We're a nimble team of creatives specializing in data-driven digital marketing strategy, social media and social ads, copywriting and content strategy, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising.

We don't just write and publish content — we give our clients a framework for innovation by bringing structure and strategy to their digital marketing.

Our team takes the time to understand your business and your customers. We develop custom processes that allow us to act as seamless extensions of your business online and give us measurable, trackable insights that so you can connect with more customers and sell more of your products and services.

Our clients enjoy transparency, clear communication, and guidance to help make informed decisions about their digital marketing so no dollar goes to waste.

Meet the Team

Luke Thiessen

Director

Luke is a marketing and communications leader with more than a decade's experience across the business, arts and nonprofit sectors. From communications strategy to integrated marketing and public relations, Luke specializes in big-picture planning and getting attention for 

Andrea Danelak

Account Manager

Andrea is a writer and social media manager with 15 years' experience in marketing, communications and journalism. She lives for helping brands tell their stories in a compelling way, whatever the platform.

Alicia Kurz

Senior Account Manager


Alicia is a PR major with a passion for creating memorable brand experiences. She uses her strong aesthetic and storytelling abilities to create content that stop users mid-scroll and delivers meaningful results for our clients.

Tineke Leanne

Account Manager

Tineke is a PR major with a background in marketing, events and communications. She's passionate about serving clients with their social media strategy including planning, engagement, and execution.

Hayley Dobson

Account Manager
Hayley is a writer and project manager with experience in marketing, events, and sales. She specializes in helping brands create engaging and memorable ways to connect with their communities - both online and in person.

Chelsée Curé

Branding & Visuals Strategist

Chelsée is a branding and visual identity specialist with a passion for helping clients become strongholds in their industry. Her mission is to create engaging messaging, enticing visuals and a cohesive strategy with actionable steps to reach your brand's goals.

David Wass

Pay-Per-Click Advertising
David is a seasoned Pay-Per-Click (PPC) marketer with 20+ years' experience running successful PPC campaigns. He is Google AdWords Certified and applies his knowledge to help our clients find new customers and increase revenue through paid search campaigns.

Alyson Shane

Founder
Alyson founded Starling Social in 2014 as a freelance marketer, and over the following decade grew the business into a full-service agency working with a wide variety of amazing clients. Since her passing in 2024, Starling has continued Alyson's legacy and vision by building on her work.