In 2013 Ralfs founded the corporate communication Vīlands Associates and in 2017 became a partner of a public affairs firm VA Government. Ralfs has specialised in corporate reputation,brand improvement,public affairs and crisis communication.Advice has also been provided to BP Amoco,Hansabanka,for the accession of Latvia to the EU, Latvia Finance Association, Uber and others. At present he is advising Maxima, Swedbank,RB Rail and others. He is particularly interested in the changes in the market economy when it is becoming the stakeholders capitalism.The ability to advise clients in the new circumstances seems particularly important to Ralfs.

Liga joined the VA Communications team in 2014, consulting clients who came mainly from the retail, finance, environment and IT sectors. She has experience in leading international projects as well as various projects in reputation management and marketing communications within Latvia. One of the most significant projects is consulting the retail chain Maxima Latvija during the company’s internal changes. Currently Liga consults Latvian packaging deposit system operator so that the introduction of the deposit system would change the society's habits in an environmentally friendly direction.

Elīna has 15+ years of experience managing reputations and communication of large companies and high level officials in Latvia and abroad. She has previously led the NATO Riga Summit Press Office, worked in the team of the President of Latvia and Microsoft EMEA team at Weber Shandwick in London. Elīna is among Vīlands Associates senior team since foundation and Partner as of 2018. She leads new business development, the annual measurement on businesses and public expectations (USG). Elīna is currently developing a new direction within the company called VA Purpose that will support our clients in their sustainability ambitions.

Laima has been working in communications for 15 years. She joined Vīlands Associates’ team in autumn 2017. Laima specializes in financial sector communications, advising banks and other financial sector organizations and providers. Before joining VA Laima headed up the Communications Division at the Financial and Capital Market Commission for five years, where she gained significant experience in financial sector and crisis communication. Previously, spent 10 years working in leading PR agencies, managing corporate and marketing communications projects. Laima holds Executive MBA degree from the Stockholm School of Economics Economics in Riga.

Before joining Vilands Associates team in 2019, Marija coordinated communications projects for public and private companies in Latvia and the Baltics. On a daily basis, Marija works primarily with clients from fuel and retail sector, where she is responsible for the brand image and reputation issues, planning projects for both, internal and external communication, as well as coordinating marketing projects. Marija studied communications and public relations at the University of Latvia.

Krista has obtained experience in social media and digital communications by developing her own accounts and helping companies and organisations to successfully reach a wider audience. Combining knowledge in communication and business management, effective solutions to a wide range of challenges are being found.
Krista obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business at Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and broadened her experience at Paris School of Business, where she studied digital marketing and luxury industry management.

Liene has almost 6 years experience in managing and working with various clients mainly from technology, FMCG and retail companies.
The spectrum of her expertise covers work with brand awareness and reputation management, marketing communication, implementation of wide range of corporate social responsibility programmes, as well as influencer
marketing and event planning. During this time Liene has worked with companies including Huawei, Maxima, Fazer, The Coca-Cola Company, Akropole and Tele2 Shared Service center.

Kristiāna's stronger sides are event planning and management, based on a well-developed sense of empathy, which helps her to cooperate as part of a team and deal with any unexpected situations. Before joining the Vīlands Associates team in 2015, Kristiāna gained significant amounts of experience in cultural and socially responsible project management and communications. She has successfully managed to combine her professional interest in communications science with work in creative industries.

Ieva has been part of the VA Communications team since 2017 and works daily with the pharmaceutical, healthcare and finance sectors.
Ieva has gained valuable experience working with international and local brands on brand awareness, reputation, internal and external communication issues. She has also been involved in the implementation of several integrated communication campaigns in Latvia. Ieva is a conceptual and analytical thinker. To broaden her experience, Ieva spent six months at the “Universität zu Köln” in Germany, where she studied culture and literature.

Katrīna joined Vīlands Associates almost seven years ago. Katrīna develops and manages various communication activities for such brands as AKROPOLE Rīga and AKROPOLE Alfa shopping and entertainment centres, Swedbank and Balti Logistika. Graduated from RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology, she has bachelor degree in public relations. She has also studied at Austria’s leading University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication – FHWien der WKW.

Vineta joined Vilands Associates team in autumn of 2017 to gain new experience and knowledge in public relationships after working in marketing field. In Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University she has obtained Professional Master’s degree in entrepreneurship and management. Vineta is very persistent and will always achieve her goals, despite the difficulties and obstacles in the way. She prefers to spend her free time traveling to near and far destinations.

Dārta joined Vilands Associates in the Autumn of 2018. After working in journalism and education consulting fields, she challenged herself and fulfilled her dream of working in a PR agency. Dārta has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and she also has gained experience about media field at the Stuttgart Media University in Germany. In her free time Dārta enjoys cultural activities – she visits theater and plays music.

Baiba joined Vilands Associates team recently after a long experience in merchandising. Working with clients in technology and retail fields, her best assets are organizational and prioritizing skills alongside staying focused in hectic situations, which comes in handy during different event planning. Baiba assists in creating marketing campaigns, conducting media research and analysis. During her time at Vilands Associates Baiba has worked with clients like Huawei, Maxima and Modus Group.
In her free time Baiba is a passionate snowboarder, but fashion has been dear to her heart since childhood.

Katrīna became a part of the Vīlands Associates team in spring 2018. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in European Languages and Culture in 2015 and still continues to improve her skills by participating in local and international projects. Her previous professional experience was gained while working as a manager assistant in hotel industry and various NGOs as a project coordinator and public relations worker. In her leisure time Katrīna enjoys reading books, writing and spending time actively with her friends.

Beāte joined the VA team in 2020 and works with clients from the fields of finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

Her previous experience includes retail marketing, as well as working at a bank; both opportunities allowed her to develop analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Beāte has studied economics and business management at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. Beāte is also a professional singer in the critically acclaimed vocal ensemble “Latvian Voices.” Her music career and dozens of tours abroad instilled in her confidence with event organizing.

After obtaining a bachelor's degree in communication science at Riga Stradiņš University, Elizabete decided to apply her theoretical knowledge and start her professional career in the Vīlands Associates team. On a daily basis she works with clients from the retail and real estate industry, as well as assists in the project of implementing a packaging deposit system.
To broaden her knowledge and horizons, Elizabete continues her studies in the interdisciplinary master's program Health Communication.

After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Industries from the Latvian Academy of Culture and Riga Technical University, Diāna joined the team in spring 2021. She applies the acquired knowledge and interest in communication on a daily basis working with clients such as Huawei, Fazer, Coca-Cola and CrossChem, assisting in various communication activities. Diāna also helps to create effective corporate communications in the digital environment, using her experience in social media administration.
In her spare time, Diāna enjoys developing her skills in graphic design, learning languages and travelling.

Prior to joining the Vīlands Associates team in the spring of 2021, Olga gained significant experience in the financial and insurance fields.
But then she gave in to the call of her heart and decided to challenge herself by joining a public relations agency.
Olga acquired knowledge in strategic communication both at school of life and at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences by studying the master’s program “Strategic communication and management”.

Ieva joined VA Communications team in 2021, eager to take a significant step in her professional development and learn the "backstage" of the communications industry. Now she primarily works on technology, health, wholesale and sustainability issues. Ieva has learned the fundamentals of communication at Turiba University and Volda University College in Norway. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, theatre, travelling around Latvia and developing her culinary skills.

Anna joined VA Communications in early 2022. Before joining the VA team, she had experience in event management, real estate, and the advertising industry. She uses the practical knowledge she has gained working with clients in the retail, transport and IT sectors. Anna also has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Management at Riga Stradiņš University and is currently continuing her Master’s studies at the University of Latvia to gain more knowledge of the marketing and advertising industry. In her free time, Anna enjoys dancing folk dances or going for walks by sea.

Justīne joined the VA team in the autumn of 2021 to challenge herself in the PR industry. She works with clients from the fields of logistics, finance, energy, and retail. Before joining the VA team, she gained professional experience and developed her practical skills in project management, sales, and communication. Justīne also holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Riga Technical University. To gain in-depth knowledge of international marketing Justīne continues her master’s studies at Riga Stradiņš University. In her free time, Justīne enjoys hiking in the woods or along the seashore in her hometown Liepāja.