What makes Robyn tick? Gourmet coffee and helping organizations build positive relationships with those who matter most. Robyn is an award-winning communications strategist. She has designed and implemented successful communications and engagement strategies for a range of clients and is a trusted advisor to both the private and public sector with a focus on results and excellence in client service. Robyn is a die-hard strategist, creative thinker, gifted writer and has an exceptional eye for important detail. In her 24-year career in public relations, Robyn has learned what it takes to listen, engage, and win hearts & minds.

Robyn holds a Master of Public Relations, Bachelor of Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts, all from Mount Saint Vincent University. She has a certificate in executive leadership from Queen’s University and a certificate in managing change from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She is a member of IABC and the Valley Women’s Business Network. Robyn is from Halifax and lives in the beautiful Annapolis Valley with her family.

Vice-President of Prevention Programming and Public Affairs, Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation; Director of Public Affairs, Mount Saint Vincent University; Manager of Employee Communications, Emera Inc.; Director of Communications (Education, Service Nova Scotia, Business & Consumer Services), Nova Scotia Government.

Nzingha Millar was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has found her place as an expert communicator and social amplifier. She brings experience in communications and public relations strategy across non-profit, business and community development sectors.

Nzingha has spent more than five years working with organizations of different configurations, including start-up firms, academic institutions and community-impact programs. She has led comprehensive communications, outreach and digital content strategies and is a powerhouse on The PR Hive team, helping to inspire and execute creative and unique campaigns.

As an avid reader, and intellectual explorer, Nzingha is a “lover of ideas”. Her philosophy is that the ideas that spark change first have to reach people for that change to happen. She specializes in helping companies and organizations do just that –by communicating with a voice that builds trust, loyalty and advocacy around their brand.

A graduate of Dalhousie University, Nzingha obtained a degree in International Development Studies, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of King’s College and a certificate in Global Leadership and Management Development from the University of the Virgin Islands.

Nzingha is co-founder of ACCE HFX, a network of Black Professionals collectively developing the Arts, Community, Culture and Economic potential of African Nova Scotians. She was named as a Woman of Distinction by the Canadian Women’s Progress Club in 2020 and received the 2018 Community Development and Service award from the National Black Women’s Foundation of Canada.