About us
Rhea Dubois-Phillips
Rhea Dubois-Phillips is a senior communications executive with 30 years of global experience leading high-performing teams and advising the C suite. She spent 20 years with Edelman—across six Asian markets and later as General Manger of Edelman Vancouver—building profitable practices and delivering integrated, reputation-first campaigns. She has counseled brands including Microsoft, Samsung, LG, Starbucks, ING, Lockheed Martin, and Canadian leaders such as Colliers and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Recognitions include Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women of Vancouver (2025) and Business in Vancouver’s Most Influential in marketing, public and media relations (2022). She serves on the boards of the Vancouver Police Foundation and Cause We Care Foundation, supporting single mothers.
Joanna O’Neill
Joanna O’Neill is a seasoned communications strategist with over 15 years of experience advising leading brands across Canada and the U.S. She has led national product launches, executive communications, and media relations for global names like Samsung, Microsoft, and Meta, as well as respected Canadian organizations including BCAA and Colliers. Prior to joining WinterCove Communications, Joanna worked at Edelman and at a PR agency in Los Angeles, where she developed strategies for clients ranging from start-ups to global tech giants. Her work has consistently secured high-impact media coverage. She holds a Master’s in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.
Mike Shackle
Mike Shackle is one of Canada’s most awarded creatives, having led strategy and creative for global brands such as Standard Chartered Bank, Adidas, Dell, Singapore Airlines, Microsoft, Vaseline, Chevron Texaco, GAP, Emirates Airlines, Ally Bank, American Express, Disney, and Pernod Ricard. With international experience spanning North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, he has delivered iconic campaigns—from launching GAP into China and overseeing a $30 million brand refresh for Emirates to driving 30% annual growth for Ally Bank. His work has been recognized at Cannes, D&AD, One Show, and the Effies, featured in the New York Times, debated in Congress, and even discussed in the Vatican. Beyond advertising, Mike is the author of the globally published The Last War fantasy trilogy, described as “Tarantino meets Game of Thrones.”
Why WinterCove?
Surrounded by rugged coastline, lush forests, and the calm waters of the Pacific, Winter Cove on Saturna Island is a place of clarity and perspective— a safe harbour to weather storms and chart new directions. It inspired not only our name but our approach: creating a space where businesses can speak openly about their challenges and partner with experts who navigate complexity with confidence, helping turn ambition into achievement.
Talk to us about what you need to make happen.
Perhaps there’s a problem you’ve been sitting on for a while—or an ambition you’re not sure how to make happen. Bring us either. We’ll give you an honest assessment.
No pitch. No deck. No obligation.