Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC (she/her) is an award-winning Métis communications and digital accessibility consultant based in Toronto. With extensive public relations experience, Matisse is the principal of Matisse Nelis Consulting and a part-time professor at Durham College. Matisse is the founder and host of PR & Lattes, a podcast and blog that offers a platform for communications professionals to share insights and ideas on public relations, communications and marketing.
Matisse is a recognized authority on accessibility in digital communications. She is certified as an Accessible Documents Specialist (ADS) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Her book, Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust, which she co-wrote with Lisa Riemers, provides actionable insights for creating inclusive and impactful messaging in a digital-first world.
Matisse’s passion for accessibility and inclusion drives her to empower organizations and professionals to break down barriers and build meaningful, equitable connections in all their communications.