Courtney Glymph - Founder and Managing Director

Courtney is an experienced and commercially driven communications professional. She founded YourStoryPR in 2019, identifying a gap in the market for flexible and results-driven agencies that can respond to the ever-evolving and complex needs of some of the world's most brilliant and successful SMEs and startups.

With over 15 years of experience in a variety of in-house and agency roles in the US and the UK, Courtney is well-versed in all aspects of PR and Communications. Throughout her career, Courtney has worked for large global corporations such as CA Technologies, Automic Software, PwC, and dynamic startups and venture capital firms.

Jonathan Lenz - Senior Consultant

Jonathan has over 13 years’ global experience across B2B and tech communications campaigns. A real media hound, he has extensive media relations experience across press including national business, marketing and customer experience. Jonathan has the ability to identify what constitutes a story, giving journalists what they need, and helping brands develop their own narrative that translates to tangible and significant brand awareness. He is passionate about how brands in the digital era are using technology to get ahead and engage with their target audiences.

Jennifer Reid - Senior Consultant

With a background in marketing and journalism, Jennifer has held various roles such as Head of Marketing at Caplin Systems and Digiterre, Marketing Manager at Iris Financial Solutions, and Technical Author at Ventyx. She holds a Master's degree in Communications from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor of Arts (hons) in Writing from the University of Victoria. Throughout her career, Jennifer has a proven track record of generating and maintaining content marketing plans, leading inbound marketing strategies, and creating thought leadership events in the investment management industry.

Ailish McDonnell - Senior Consultant

Ailish McDonnell is a Senior Consultant, bringing over a decade of experience in strategic communications and public relations. With a strong background in corporate and financial PR, Ailish has honed her expertise working with a diverse range of clients across various sectors, including financial services, technology, and professional services.

Sophie Chadwick - Senior Consultant

Sophie Chadwick is a seasoned communications professional, with over a decade’s experience in PR. She started her career in-house at a leading tech firm before moving into agency life, where she quickly rose through the ranks from executive to director level. She has extensive experience in developing and delivering award winning campaigns for clients across a range of sectors – both B2B and B2C.

Sophie lives in Cheshire with her husband, toddler and bulldog. When she’s not working, you can find her at the theatre or jetting out of rainy Manchester and off to warmer climes.

Josh Turner - Head of Editorial

Josh Turner is a writer specialising in marketing and communications content for technology brands. With a background in PR, and 15 years working both in-house and for leading agencies, he has significant experience in planning and creating content that brings technology stories to life and engages with target audiences.

He has always had writing-related jobs, going right back to his time drafting quiz questions for a popular TV quiz show. If you hire us, he will tell you which one.

Joanna Drake - Senior Consultant

Joanna Drake is an experienced communications consultant, with over 15 years’ experience in PR. She started her career in journalism before moving to in house communications positions in the NHS and a large events venue before moving into agency work. She has extensive experience in strategic brand development and delivering multi-channel PR and marketing campaigns. Brands she has worked with include M&S, easyJet, Specsavers, Bear Grylls Survival Academy, Muse Developments and Gateley LLP.

Jo lives in Cheshire with her husband and their two children. She’s a coastal girl at heart and likes to escape to north Wales whenever she can for her dose of vitamin sea.

Chris O'Gorman - Digital Director

Chris is an award-winning digital strategist specialising in organic and paid social with thirteen years’ experience both in-house and agency side. Chris plans and leads campaigns for a diverse range of clients, from some of the world’s biggest brands to emerging start-ups in a broad range of sectors. He has successfully developed dozens of powerful digital brands and driving millions in revenue with a proven track record of innovation.

Oluwatomi Lawal - Communications Associate

Oluwatomi (Tomi) is a communications professional specialising in building and maintaining organisational reputation in local and international markets. Currently, She is a Senior Account Executive at YourStory PR, where I represent innovative technology companies globally.

Tomi’s experience spans B2B communications across multiple industries in Africa, personal branding, and event coordination. She is now expanding her expertise to US/UK/Europe markets.

She is a member of The Comms Avenue and serve on the Board of Trustees for Nigerian Women in Public Relations. I also lead a project called The Gospel Games.

Tomi holds a BA in English from the University of Lagos and an MA in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Hull.

Holli Cheung - Communications Consultant

Holli Cheung is a seasoned Marketing Communications and PR Professional with a proven track record in building brand equity across diverse tech sectors. Her expertise spans Consumer Tech, BusinessTech, FinTech, GreenTech, Startups/SMEs, Cybersecurity, and Fitness industries.

With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Holli excels in developing comprehensive PR strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing press office activities. Her skillset extends to crafting compelling corporate branding and identity, defining and implementing robust marketing strategies, and executing impactful brand campaigns.

Phil Worthington - Communications Consultant

Phil Worthington has over twenty years’ experience managing French and English-speaking clients including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Aptos, Cegid and JDA (now Blue Yonder). He has a solid background in media relations and expertise within the technology, retail, supply chain and manufacturing industries. He’s been a communications advisor to several global enterprise software vendors, fully handling all local needs in collaboration with global in-house teams, from AI start-ups to tech unicorns.

In his spare time, he likes to keep busy outdoors, skiing, mountain biking and climbing.