MEET THE TEAM

Gillian Sheldon
CEO & Founder

Gillian is the CEO and Founder of Sheldon Strategy & Consulting, a boutique communications, and media relations firm. In 2023, she was named by Cynopsis a Top Woman in Media. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, content marketing, social media, talent relations, publicity, digital product development, and corporate communications. A passionate advocate for social good initiatives, Gillian is known for her unique ability to creatively develop and execute compelling marketing campaigns.

Most recently, she served as the Managing Director of High10 Media, named by The Observer one of New York’s Top 50 Most Powerful PR Firms. She led the West Coast office, focusing on business development and leading accounts for brands such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Center for Connected Medicine, digital publisher First Media, Super League Gaming, and others.

Previously, Gillian served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the XPRIZE Foundation where she oversaw all marketing, brand, communications, and creative activities for the innovative non-profit.

Before XPRIZE, Ms. Sheldon served as Senior Vice President, Marketing at Participant Media, where she focused her efforts on TakePart.com, the digital division of Participant. This included content marketing, social impact campaigns, social media, CRM, and email/mobile marketing.

Before Participant, she was the Supervising Producer of Digital at Sony Pictures Television for “The Queen Latifah Show.” She also served as Vice President of Celebrity Programming for BUZZMEDIA/SPINMEDIA (now owned by Warner Music Group and Billboard), where she oversaw the social media presence and personal blogs of various celebrities and influencers. In 2005, Ms. Sheldon was one of the founders of the game-changing TMZ.com and subsequent TMZ TV and was vital in the creation, management, and execution of the brand.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Ms. Sheldon began her career in local news in Seattle, working as an assignment editor and field producer. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.

Katie Timmons

Katie serves as Vice President, bringing with her a dedication for cultivating committed and trusted relationships with clients and a passion for storytelling and customer service. Katie utilizes these passions along with her creative and organizational skills in order to engage with and fully realize each client’s unique vision, turning them into glittering realities.

Katie is a Southern California native and a graduate of the prestigious Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC. She has had a dedicated career in the entertainment and events industry, beginning as a Character Actress for Universal Studios Hollywood.

Most recently, Katie served as an Event Manager for Quench Staffing, a company focused on bringing the people portion of events to life. Operating in over 11 states across the US, her experience and pursuit of excellence in customer service contributed to the quick growth of her responsibilities within Quench. Katie’s breadth of experience with Quench spans collaborations with brands such as Nike, Samsung, Disney, Goop, and Amazon as well as coordinating high-end events such as the Golden Globes, Coachella, SXSW, and Super Bowl LIV.

She holds a MA in Communication Management from USC and BA in Mass Communication from Cal State Los Angeles. Katie resides with her husband and two beautiful labradors in Los Angeles, CA.