Senior counsel. Clear direction.
Practical support.
Practical support for organizations working through complexity, change and public expectations.
Adriane Brown Group is a Canadian consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, Indigenous organizations, regulators and public-sector entities communicate clearly, prepare for high-stakes situations and move important work forward.
We bring senior-level experience in communications, emergency management, engagement, media relations and public-sector leadership to work where trust, clarity and practical implementation matter.
Built for real-world public-sector complexity.
ABG was created for organizations that need more than generic consulting advice. Our work sits at the intersection of communications, governance, emergency management, engagement and public trust.
We understand that public-sector work rarely happens in a straight line. Projects involve leadership, partners, approvals, community expectations, operational constraints, political realities and limited capacity. Our role is to bring clarity, structure and practical support to that complexity.
What makes ABG different.
“Working with Adriane Brown Group was an exceptional experience. They brought an impressive level of expertise and professionalism, but what truly stood out was their ability to deeply understand our community’s unique needs and tailor their approach accordingly.”
~ A recent ABG client.
Senior-led
Clients work directly with experienced advisors, not a rotating junior team.
Practical by design
We build strategies, plans, tools, training and recommendations that can actually be used.
Community-centred
Public-sector tested
Integrated and nimble
We design communications, engagement and emergency management approaches that reflect people, relationships and local realities.
Our work is grounded in real experience with government, regulatory, Indigenous and emergency management environments.
We bring in trusted specialists when needed, while keeping the work coordinated, senior-led and responsive.
Core team and trusted collaborators
Wynna Adriane Brown
Wynna is the managing director of Adriane Brown Group and a senior communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in public-sector, regulatory and emergency management environments.
She has held senior roles with the City of Toronto and the Law Society of Ontario, advising on media relations, issues management, emergency communications, governance-sensitive files, regulatory communications and high-profile public-facing issues. At the City of Toronto, Wynna worked closely with senior administration, City Council and emergency management functions. She served as Public Information Officer for the City’s Office of Emergency Management.
At ABG, Wynna leads work with governments, including First Nations, regulators and public-sector organizations on emergency planning, strategic communications, engagement, media training, organizational reviews and complex projects.
She has an honours BA from McMaster University, Advanced Incident Management training and has completed executive certification programs in leadership and public administration at Smith School of Business..
Founder | Managing Director
John Reynolds
John is a principal and chief operating officer with Adriane Brown Group, bringing extensive experience in project leadership, operations, business planning and structured execution.
John supports ABG’s work by keeping complex projects organized, disciplined and aligned with client expectations. His role includes project management, schedule and milestone control, logistics, document management, issue tracking, background review and support for deliverable development and implementation.
He brings a practical, business-minded lens to ABG’s work, helping ensure that strategy moves into action and that clients receive clear, coordinated support from project launch through delivery.
John holds a B.Sc. and a B.Com. from the University of Alberta and an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School.
Principal | COO
Graphic Design and visual communicationsCaroline Mitic
Caroline Mitic is an award-winning graphic designer based in Victoria, B.C., specializing in branding, identity and strategy, logo design, publication layout, WordPress websites, marketing campaigns and written content. Her work focuses on helping organizations communicate clearly and confidently through polished, intentional and accessible visual materials.
As a trusted ABG collaborator, Caroline supports projects that require strong visual design, including reports, plans, presentations, templates, public-facing materials and digital assets. Her design approach helps turn complex information into materials that are clear, professional and easy to use.
Event planning, facilitation support, logisticsDeborah Bricks
Deborah Bricks is the founder of Deborah B Event Management, creating professional, cultural and engagement events in Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto. She brings more than 15 years of experience producing meaningful events for clients, including professional forums, facility and program launches, festivals, fundraisers and gatherings that require careful planning, logistics and participant experience.
As a trusted ABG collaborator, Deborah supports projects that require meeting design, event logistics, run-of-show planning, venue and vendor coordination, hospitality, speaker support and practical delivery. Her work strengthens ABG’s ability to offer well-organized, thoughtful engagement sessions, workshops, forums and project events
Curated project teams.
The right expertise for the project.
ABG’s integrated services
• Research and analysis
• Graphic design and visual communications
• social media planning and management
• French translation and adaptation
• Facilitation and event support
• Writing, editing and content production
• Training support and resource development
• Technical or subject-matter expertise aligned to the project
Our work includes
• Communications plans, products and content for major projects and initiatives
• Strategic plans, reports and white papers
• Emergency management plans, annexes, HRVAs and training
• Communications reviews, audits and capacity-building
• Communications, procedures and policies
• Media training and executive coaching for high-scrutiny environments
• Media relations and issues management
• Community-centred engagement and facilitation
ABG supports complex work across communications, emergency management, engagement, media relations and organizational capacity.
Depending on the scope of work, ABG can assemble a tailored project team to provide additional communications and implementation support.
The client experience remains coordinated through ABG, with clear oversight, continuity and accountability.
