Our Team
We’re a team of highly experienced communications professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Our small and nimble team allows us to work efficiently, delivering top-notch communications strategy, media relations, thought leadership campaigns, and more public relations services for every client. We specialize in the sustainability industry, helping to support and bring awareness to the positive solutions creating a better world. Our team has experience across all facets of the communications industry from B2B to B2C, product marketing, email and social media marketing, journalism, and decades of media relations experience. Our work has launched start-ups, established thought leadership, and built brands that make a difference. If you’re changing the world for the better, we are well-equipped to handle all of your communication needs.
Tim Gnatek, President
Tim’s mission is to build stories that support planetary solutions. He left the New York Times in 2006 to co-found Blue Practice and has since worked with hundreds of organizations to make a positive impact. Tim further inspires ideas as the host of TEDxMarin, and loves trail running.
Tom Breunig, Senior Advisor
Tom brings more than 20 years of agency and in-house PR and marketing expertise in B2B and B2C technology markets, working with both early stage and IPO-bound clients. He’s also the managing editor for Cleantech Concepts, an online publication tracking cleantech R&D and business models. Tom loves all things outdoors, speaks French and Chinese, and is a world music buff.
Tom Breunig, Senior Advisor
Tom brings more than 20 years of agency and in-house PR and marketing expertise in B2B and B2C technology markets, working with both early stage and IPO-bound clients. He’s also the managing editor for Cleantech Concepts, an online publication tracking cleantech R&D and business models. Tom loves all things outdoors, speaks French and Chinese, and is a world music buff.
Rachel Morrison, PR & Communications Manager
As Blue Practice’s PR and Communications Manager, Rachel leverages her near-decade of experience in strategic media relations, brand building, messaging and content development to lead strategy and execution of public relations across multiple client accounts, and manage Blue Practice’s agency communications. A creative at her core, Rachel combines her exceptional organizational and team-building skills to iterate and lead innovative public relations projects that make a splash in the increasingly busy media landscape. Rachel fuels her creative energy through writing, painting, and enjoying a cup (or three) of Portland’s exceptional coffee outside (even when it’s raining!).
Savannah Mather, Associate
With a foundation built on years of journalistic expertise, Savannah brings a unique perspective to storytelling as an Associate, and always strives to captivate compelling narratives. She possesses an innate ability to identify media landscape trends through in-depth research, ensuring that client stories are always at the forefront of coverage. When she’s not immersed in the world of media relations, Savannah can often be found outdoors, whether on a hiking trail or on one of the beautiful beaches in Florida, where she currently resides. At her core, Savannah is a writer and a creative storyteller, always striving to deliver narratives that captivate, educate, and inspire.
Savannah Mather, Associate
With a foundation built on years of journalistic expertise, Savannah brings a unique perspective to storytelling as an Associate, and always strives to captivate compelling narratives. She possesses an innate ability to identify media landscape trends through in-depth research, ensuring that client stories are always at the forefront of coverage. When she’s not immersed in the world of media relations, Savannah can often be found outdoors, whether on a hiking trail or on one of the beautiful beaches in Florida, where she currently resides. At her core, Savannah is a writer and a creative storyteller, always striving to deliver narratives that captivate, educate, and inspire.
Tracy Rapplin, Office Manager
The team’s operations and financial services wizard, Tracy, brings an unmatched expertise to the behind-the-scenes management of Blue Practice.
Tracy Rapplin, Office Manager
The team’s operations and financial services wizard, Tracy, brings an unmatched expertise to the behind-the-scenes management of Blue Practice.
Skylar, Head of Wellness & Recreation
Blue Practice’s pint-sized ball of energy, Skylar keeps us mindful of our connection to creatures great and small. She begs for long trail runs, protects the office from marauding squirrels, and still makes time to nose her way on a lap or curl up in the Sausalito sun.
