Gambel Communications announces staff promotion and new hire

Written by Alicia Vial

Meagen Moreland-Taliancich promoted to director, public relations; Lindsay Bickham joins as communications coordinator

METAIRIE, La. – Gambel Communications announces the promotion of Meagen Moreland-Taliancich to director, public relations, and the addition of Lindsay Bickham as communications coordinator.

“Meagen has been an important part of our team, bringing strong client relationships, creativity and experience to her work,” said Amy Boyle Collins, president and CEO of Gambel Communications. “Her promotion is well-deserved, and we’re excited to see her continue to grow with the agency. We’re also pleased to welcome Lindsay, who brings fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our team.”

Moreland-Taliancich, who previously served as a senior communications strategist, brings more than 15 years of experience working at the local, national and international levels. In her new role, she will continue to serve clients in economic development, the nonprofit sector and affordable housing, developing and implementing strategic public relations initiatives, managing public affairs and advancing their broader communications objectives.

Moreland-Taliancich rejoined Gambel Communications in 2024 after serving as chief brand officer of Happy Raptor Distilling, a company she co-founded. Her previous experience includes working with the Consulate General of France in Louisiana, where she managed communications and media relations for high-profile diplomatic visits. She has been recognized among New Orleans’ 500 most influential leaders and featured in Biz New Orleans magazine’s New & Notable. She earned her undergraduate degree from George Washington University and a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

As communications coordinator, Bickham will support the agency’s client accounts through media relations, social media, content development and other public relations efforts. She brings experience in public relations, digital marketing and nonprofit communications.

Bickham graduated from Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communications with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, concentrating in public relations, and a minor in sociology. Her experience includes communications work with the LSU College of Engineering, Son of a Saint and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Louisiana. She also served as an opinion writer for LSU’s student newspaper, The Reveille.

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About Gambel Communications 
Gambel Communications is a full-service public relations agency specializing in communication strategy; media, community and government relations; issue management; special events, social media and marketing/branding. Gambel Communications forges relationships with clients, complementary industries, nonprofits and businesses through traditional media, social media and networking/grassroots initiatives. Our passion is putting people and ideas together to forge great connections. 

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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