Navigating
the Challenging
Waters of
Communications.

Water with Subtle Ripples

Lakeside Communications is a full-service public relations and investor communications consultancy that helps clients develop and deliver targeted communications strategies to meet their evolving business and organizational needs.

About

Lakeside Communications was founded by Maria Cantor. Maria has worked in the communications field for more than 25 years, leading communications programs for hospitals and health systems, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

Before launching her consultancy in 2024, Maria was a recognized Investor Relations and Corporate Communications leader with extensive experience in media relations, public affairs and crisis communications.

Maria Cantor, President
Maria Cantor
President

Maria Cantor

President

Maria Cantor, President

Maria is uniquely skilled at developing and leading communication programs that pull from multiple channels to reach key stakeholders. She takes a comprehensive look at a client’s business or organizational needs and develops an integrated communications program tailored specifically to them.

Maria knows first-hand how to work with the media from her early career as a news reporter and anchor for NewsCenter6 in Lowell, MA, and then during her time supporting communications, special events and healthcare policy for former U.S. Representative Martin T. Meehan of Massachusetts.

She has led multiple brand initiatives for organizations including Optima Health, Elliot Hospital, Catholic Medical Center, the New England Heart Institute, and biotech companies Genzyme, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals and uniQure.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree
Broadcast Journalism
Emerson College, Boston, MA

Master of Science Degree
Communications Management
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Maria is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).

She serves on the Board of Directors of Temple B’nai Israel and is a member of Leadership Lakes Region Class of 2025.

Passions

When Maria isn’t actively engaged in a communications campaign, you can likely find her enjoying the natural beauty of New Hampshire – boating and kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee, hiking in the White Mountains and biking the back roads across this beautiful state. Maria also enjoys gardening, supporting local farms and agriculture, and visiting one of her other favorite places in New England – the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Maria Hiking in the White Mountains

Services

Building brand image and awareness, launching promotional media campaigns, directing investor and financial communications, planning special events and celebrations, and developing marketing communications materials are a few of the key competencies of Lakeside Communications.

Public and Media Relations

  • Pitching, promotion and publicity
  • Social and digital media
  • Presentation and media training
  • Crisis communications, planning and response

Business and Industry Communications

  • Investor and shareholder relations
  • C-Suite Leadership and Communications
  • Internal, employee communications
  • Government relations, public affairs

Branding and Image

  • Marketing communications
  • Issues and reputation management
  • Special event planning
  • Sponsorships, collaboration and partnering

Experience

Maria has led cross-functional teams that develop communications aimed at select audiences including journalists, investors, legislators, employees and healthcare advocates. With years of experience as a corporate spokesperson, she collaborates strategically with CEOs and other leaders. A proven mentor, Maria has developed high-performing teams with strong tenure and career growth.

Let’s start a conversation.

Maria Cantor, President
maria@lakeside-communications.com
617.680.9452