About
Helping Economic Development, Workforce Development, and Tourism-Based Organizations Thrive
Every community has a characteristic sense of place. At Platinum PR, we add the polish and make it shine. For nearly two decades, the Platinum PR team has helped economic development, workforce development, and tourism organizations discover their potential, attract new investment, and elevate their identities.
Over the years, Platinum PR has grown from a one-person operation to a talented team of professionals in the Mid-Atlantic. We’re strategists, writers, and media mavens, but we’re also consumers, adventurers, and devoted citizens. Reimagining places is our passion.
Meet the Team Behind Platinum PR

Sandy Dubay
CEO and Founder
Sandy Dubay (formerly Sandy Sponaugle) is the CEO and Founder of Platinum PR. As Platinum PR’s fearless leader, she brings over 20 years of marketing savvy …

Sophie Smith
Director of Operations
Sophie loves helping small-town economies reach their fullest potential. As the Director of Operations at Platinum PR, she leads projects, multitasks like a champ …

Lindsay Renner Wood
Communications Specialist - Writer
A born wordsmith, Lindsay has had a lot to say from nearly the moment she was born. She grew from a constantly-scribbling kid and teenager to an adult with a combined decade’s worth of experience …

Mia Vaccaro
Public Relations Specialist
Let’s reimagine places together; join our team.
Social Media Specialist
We’re seeking a creative, analytical, and hardworking marketer and writer to be Platinum PR’s Social Media Specialist. If you love social media, connecting with people and places, and are a creative storyteller, this position could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Marketing Intern
Platinum PR is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and hard-working individual for the position of Marketing Intern. If you’re a strong writer who wants to build a career in marketing, content writing and PR, this is the opportunity for you!