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, regulators and public-sector entities communicate clearly, prepare for high-stakes situations and move important work forward, with particular experience supporting First Nations, municipal, regional and regulatory contexts.
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.
Meet the ABG team
Working from communities across Canada, our team brings expertise in strategic communications, emergency management, engagement, project delivery, research, design and event support.
We combine senior leadership with specialized skills to build the right team for each assignment. We bring clear leadership, continuity and accountability to every project, from beginning to end.
Wynna Adriane Brown
Wynna is the founder and managing director of Adriane Brown Group and a senior communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience in public-sector, regulatory and emergency management environments.
Before founding ABG, she held senior roles at the City of Toronto and the Law Society of Ontario, advising on media relations, issues management, emergency communications, regulatory matters and high-profile, governance-sensitive issues. At the City of Toronto, she worked closely with senior administration and City Council and served as a Public Information Officer for the Office of Emergency Management.
At ABG, Wynna leads work with municipal and First Nations governments, regulators and other public-sector organizations on emergency planning, strategic communications, engagement, media training, organizational reviews and complex projects.
Wynna holds an honours BA from McMaster University, has Advanced Incident Management training and has completed executive 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
Philip Cooper
Senior Advosr | Public-Sector CommunicationsPhilip Cooper is a senior public-sector communication advisor with more than 20 years’ experience in British Columbia and Alberta, including 17 years in Director and Manager roles across four municipalities. He has advised Councils and leadership teams on communication strategy, media relations, public engagement and the development of communication functions.
His experience also includes issues management and emergency communication. He is a trained Information Officer with more than 2,000 hours of Emergency Coordination Centre experience.
Philip holds a Master of Arts in Applied Communication from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Political Science from the University of Western Ontario.
Caroline Mitic
Graphic Design | Visual CommunicationsCaroline 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.
At ABG, 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.
Deborah Bricks
Event Planning | Facilitation Support | LogisticsDeborah 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.
At ABG, 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.
Zoe Reynolds
Communications Assistant | Content | Digital Zoe Reynolds supports ABG projects through research, writing and editing, digital content development and engagement support. She prepares public-facing and participant materials, organizes project documentation, and assists with surveys, outreach, meetings and engagement summaries.
She also brings experience in social media coordination, content planning, audience research, digital campaigns and short-form video production.
Based in the Vancouver area, Zoe is an emerging communications professional completing specialized studies in communications and public relations. She also holds a Certificate in The Business of Sports Marketing from Ivey Business School.
The right expertise for the project
ABG’s structure allows us to match the team to the assignment. Clients receive direct senior attention, supported by communications, research, design, engagement, logistics and subject-matter expertise appropriate to the work.
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, policies and protocols
• Media training and executive coaching for high-scrutiny environments
• Media relations and issues management
• Community-centred engagement and facilitation
Built for real-world public-sector complexity
ABG brings political acuity, senior judgment and frontline experience to complex work involving public expectations, leadership decisions, partner relationships and reputational risk.
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.
We also help clients ensure communications, engagement and emergency management work supports broader organizational objectives, not just immediate deliverables.
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 are useful, pragmatic and responsive to real-world conditions. Our work is designed to move from advice to action, not sit on a shelf.
Community-centred
We design communications, engagement and emergency management approaches that reflect people, relationships and local realities.
Public-sector tested
Our work is grounded in real experience with government, regulatory, Indigenous and emergency management environments.
Integrated and nimble
We bring in trusted specialists when needed, while keeping the work coordinated, senior-led and responsive.
