Meet Karie Reynolds

Karie Reynolds is a communications strategist, creative thinker, and connector with a career spanning public relations, integrated marketing, nonprofit fundraising, and national account management.   

Her professional background offers an example of her ability to seize opportunities. Karie transitioned into public relations after working in nonprofit fundraising for social service agencies. She launched her PR career at the California Market Center, representing the apparel and textile trade center and the business of fashion in Los Angeles. Laid off at six months pregnant, Karie took advantage of an opportunity to join a boutique PR firm. She launched her consulting practice with projects for MGM Consumer Products, Burke Williams, Burbank Town Center, and Paseo Colorado retail complexes.

In 2001, Karie recognized an opportunity in the burgeoning "Mom & Baby" space. Leveraging her experience as a mother and a marketer, she achieved remarkable success on behalf of various children's apparel and juvenile products. Her trademarked, highly individualized media campaigns and successes on behalf of many children's designers and manufacturers led to the formation of Grand Avenue Baby in 2005. Offering an integrated, strategic point-of-view on celebrity outreach and media relations, Grand Avenue Baby quickly became the go-to resource for top-tier manufacturers of products for children and families, and tastemakers across the country. This success led to the formation of Grand Avenue PR in 2006.

In 2011, Karie sold Grand Avenue PR and returned to the direct client collaboration she thrives on. Immensely curious and committed to helping businesses and entrepreneurs capitalize on opportunities to reach their target audience, Karie continually expanded her skill set throughout her consulting career. Her diverse background and commitment to professional development have enabled her to play an integral role in projects ranging from spearheading a month-long, multi-channel educational campaign for expecting mothers to producing a 2-day conference for entrepreneurial women to helping dozens of entrepreneurs articulate and align their stories across marketing channels to drive connection and revenue. 

Known for her empathy, professionalism, and ability to see the big picture, Karie builds meaningful relationships, aligns stakeholders, and translates purpose into results. A UC San Diego graduate and native Californian, she lives in South Pasadena and is an active contributor to the community she's proud to call home.