TESTIMONIALS “I’ve known and worked with Elaine Quan for over 13 years. I first met Elaine when I was working as an Editor at a top women’s magazine, and she has always impressed me. In working with the media—Elaine is my top go-to PR consultant. Elaine is solutions based and timely, she creates news-worthy content and handles quick deadlines and turn around like no one else in the business. She always anticipates the needs of clients and the media.Elaine is a joy to work with—the media view her as one of us and she has entrée into media and influencer inner circles. Elaine has earned this position by being effective, interesting, organized, kind, creative and fun. Elaine is a class act and is a cherished part of the North American PR/ media landscape.” — Janette Ewen, Editor and Broadcast Journalist “EPQR, led by Elaine Quan, is an incredible company that guided and led the Asian Gold Ribbon campaign to national recognition and success. As well, we reached 31,252,900 impressions over 80 countries in 6 weeks and could not have achieved our success without Elaine. As an academic and psychologist, I had no idea how to navigate media and public relations to get our message out to fight and stand in solidarity against anti-Asian racism. Elaine’s breadth and depth of experience, her connections, and know-how about the big and small details... as well as her encouragement and genuine support of our mission, was foundational. Her vision and integrity as well as her no-nonsense approach, communication skills, and overall PR management is outstanding. I can’t say enough!” — Dr. Gina Wong Founder, Asian Gold Ribbon “Elaine is a consummate professional and her body of work shines clearly each time we’ve retained her services. Her understanding of client needs and her ability to deliver on them sets her apart in the PR world. I would recommend her to any of my clients.” — Trevor Lui, Cookbook Author & Co-owner, Superfresh “I’ve worked with many public relations professionals here in Canada and the U.S.. Elaine is a clear stand out and sets the bar high amongst her peers. Her client roster has always been impressive and she has always delivered pitches that are not only interesting but relevant to the outlets I write for and their audiences. I know when Elaine brings forth a story idea that it has been done with purpose. She will always get my attention as I know that she’s genuinely interested in getting the right exposure for her clients. Her attention to detail is breathtaking.” — Sonya Davidson, Freelance Writer and Content Creator “We have a positive partnership with EQPR as Elaine has been successfully providing us with PR strategy and guidance for our brand. Elaine is attentive, detailed oriented, and an excellent communicator to make sure everything is going as it is planned. We can always count on her as she is always available to answer any questions we have. She strategizes with you and creates actionable goals for us to attain the objectives we set out for.” — Colin Li, Owner, Hong Shing Restaurant “Working with Elaine is an absolute pleasure and wonderful experience. She is responsive, supportive, passionate, patient, and extremely media savvy. She has helped to take my public engagement to the next level while teaching me valuable lessons along the way. I plan to work with her regularly in the future at any opportunity.” — Julie Kim, Stand-up Comedian and Writer “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Elaine for over 10 years. She has collaborated with some of the biggest brands and celebrities in the world. Elaine is a true professional, organizing and executing massive events and PR campaigns while maintaining her signature sense of humour. If you have the opportunity to team-up with Elaine for any project, you can rest assure you’re in excellent hands.” — Kieran Sells, Chat Associate Producer, TODAY Show “Elaine is a pro and a pleasure to work with. I have collaborated with her on several high-profile remits. Beyond her integrity, she unequivocally has the capability, knowledge and experience to deliver stellar events and earned PR remits. Her strong communication skills have earned the respect of many stakeholders from professional colleagues to leading media and she brings those contacts and knowledge to all that she does— all essential skills to deliver value to clients and partners. It’s been a pleasure and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with her.” — Gabriella Nobrega | Principal, Breakthrough Communications and Consulting “The EQPR team was great for us at Simpl Things. From day one, they ensured that any coverage aligned perfectly with our brand’s tone - and gave feedback when possible and necessary. Elaine and her team’s dedication and attention to detail have been evident throughout our partnership, generating widespread and meaningful media coverage, securing press opportunities and features that brought us valuable exposure. Even after our contract ended, they shared industry updates and connected us with potential collaborations. We highly recommend Elaine Quan and the EQPR team for their professionalism, expertise, and genuine passion for the industry. Thank you for being a part of telling our story.” — Evelyn Chick-CSS | Founder & Owner, Evelyn Chick Projects Inc | ‘LOC’ Love of Cocktails | Ahma | Simpl Things “EQPR delivers the results my business needs; exceeding my expectations with thoughtful touches that come from sincerity & high-quality experiences. The highest compliment I can pay Elaine is that I trust her with the thing all entrepreneurs hold so dear… shaping the image of our business.Unquestionably, your company will benefit from working with EQPR, whether through Elaine’s quality connections, strategic positioning, or event management. Elaine’s keen views & her kind, yet tenacious nature instantly catapults her clients to industry leader levels.” — Craig Wong | Chef, Entrepreneur & TV Host, Patois | JunePlum |Ting Irie Dubai “Elaine and the EQPR team demonstrate a wealth of experience and knowledge of the city of Toronto and have great connect with the important influencers and deal makers in various industries. You always feel like you’re in good hands under their guidance. The attention to detail and communication is always top notch.” — Alex Wong | Author and Podcast Host/Producer “Elaine’s dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to achieving outstanding results never fails to impress me. Her communication skills, strategic thinking, and creative flair, make her an invaluable asset to our team. Furthermore, her ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with grace is truly admirable. It is an absolute pleasure to work with such a talented (and fun!) individual and I wholeheartedly endorse her.” — Emmy Nicholson | PR Lead, North America, Lovehoney Group