Christina Tyler Gales, APR, MBA, MA is a strategic communications expert with more than two decades of experience helping businesses—from globally recognized corporations to fast-growing startups—build, protect, and evolve their brand reputation through thoughtful, high-impact communications.

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As an independent PR and marketing consultant, Christina draws on deep experience across corporate communications, media strategy, brand storytelling, and crisis management to support clients in navigating complex challenges and achieving their business goals. Her approach is grounded in clarity, credibility, and connection—whether shaping a company narrative, launching a new initiative, or managing an issue in real time.

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Earlier in her career, Christina held senior leadership roles at McDonald’s Corporation, where she led external CSR and sustainability communications, and at Porter Novelli, one of the world’s top global PR agencies. At McDonald’s, she spearheaded major reputation-driving initiatives, including the brand’s transition to cage-free eggs, its antibiotics policy reform, and the award-winning Our Food. Your Questions. transparency platform—recognized with a Gold SABRE Award, PRSA Chicago Skyline Award, and a Silver Anvil finalist nod.

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Christina’s industry-spanning experience also includes time at Allstate Insurance Company, where she managed national media relations and served as a corporate spokesperson during major events such as the BP Oil Spill and Hurricane Katrina's fifth anniversary. She also led internal global communications for TransUnion, supporting more than 3,000 employees across international markets.

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Christina holds an MBA with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, a Master’s in Political Psychology from Arizona State University, and a B.A. in Communications. She earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2008 and is a former President of PRSA Chicago. She brings a rare blend of analytical insight, creative storytelling, and real-world business acumen to every engagement—anchored in the belief that purposeful communication can drive both reputation and results.