The people behind every campaign.

Meredith Emmanuel founded EBComs PR (formerly Emmanuel Bates Communications) in 1998, with a vision of providing strategic, cost-effective public relations services to creative clients in the field of arts and sciences.

With more than 40 years experience in film, television, radio, music, and media, she has built an impressive network of valuable relationships. Focusing on behind-the-camera public relations, she has successfully executed numerous client award campaigns for the Academy Awards®, Creative Arts Emmys, and guild-specific awards.

In 2019, she produced her first feature-length documentary, One More Orbit, about a Guinness and FAI World Record-breaking mission, directed by astronaut Col. Terry Virts, whom she also manages. She is a proud member of the Television Academy and Local 600.

Ranjinder Hans is the Vice President of Talent Relations and Awards. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she is now based in Los Angeles. With a background in Accounting & Finance and a successful early career at IBM, Ranjinder transitioned into Public Relations in 2009 and has never looked back.

She spearheads PR awards campaigns that highlight the craftsmanship behind acclaimed films and television series. With deep expertise in film festivals, red carpet premieres and major awards shows, Ranjinder brings a strategic and creative edge to every campaign.

A true travel enthusiast, she has explored 43 countries (and counting). She is also a certified yoga instructor, an avid animal lover, and a passionate advocate for purposeful living.

Mackinley Sullivan is the Chief Operations and Public Relations Officer at EBComs. Since joining the team in 2019, she has been instrumental in shaping the firm's client relations and developing and executing media and PR strategies, playing a key role in the firm's growth and success.

She provides hands-on management across a broad slate of clients each year, leading numerous craft campaigns — from film festival launches to theatrical releases and awards season initiatives — while helping lead the EBComs team and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

An alumna of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, she earned her bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Media Studies.

Mary Keeler is the Chief Financial Officer of EBComs PR and the founder of MKK Bookkeeping, a company she started after five years as VP of Distribution and Accounting at Cinevolve Studios.

She began her career as a publicist at EBComs, where she worked alongside Meredith, before transitioning to bookkeeping. A graduate of UC Riverside with a focus on sociology and law, Keeler discovered her passion for numbers and has never looked back.

Catie Disabato is a PR, marketing and events strategist with over ten years of experience representing production clients.

She began her career at the talent agency DDA before spending four years working on behalf of Canon at Sunshine Sachs and Associates. Disabato has been an integral part of the EBComs team, bringing her expertise and benefiting from years of mentorship under Meredith.

Shana Kad is a media trainer and Certified Master NLP Life Coach. With over 10 years experience, she has an established career supporting individuals to achieve specific personal or professional goals.

She is a neuro-linguistic programming practitioner, a certified master timeline therapy practitioner, a certified Innermetrix consultant, a stress bio-feedback practitioner, and a certified hypnotist, bringing a wealth of media and life coaching knowledge to the EBComs team.

Holden Schlanger is a publicity coordinator at EBComs, based in Los Angeles, bringing a film school background to the world of publicity. He joined the team in 2019, initially overseeing news, reviews and database research before transitioning into his current role.

Schlanger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Production with an emphasis in Directing from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.

Kara Kitchell is a Southern California native with an interest in music and all things pop culture. She began her career in healthcare before pursuing her dream of working in entertainment.

Prior to joining the EBComs team, she studied Communications with an emphasis in entertainment and tourism from California State University, Fullerton. In her free time she enjoys going to concerts and taking her dog Penny to the beach.

Carol Palomino is a Bolivian-American born and raised in Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Cal State Northridge and is proud to be a first generation college graduate.

She has always had an avid interest in music, pop culture and entertainment, and enjoys writing and blogging about women of color in media and popular culture while spotlighting their achievements.

Steve James is a former state of Victoria police inspector who was responsible for Australia's Drug Policy, advising government at the highest levels.

He is a highly qualified detective and prosecutor who brings a sharp, analytical eye to the EBComs consulting practice.