Staff Spotlight: Nhu Nguyen, Associate Vice President, Creative Director

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Nhu Nguyen, Associate Vice President, Creative Director based in Washington, DC.

Christian Hendricks: How did you get into art and design?

Nhu Nguyen: As someone who immigrated to the U.S. as a child from Vietnam, I had a difficult time finding my “place” in society, especially being at the intersection of so many different subcultures and communities. As a neurodivergent AAPI woman with cleft lip and palate and disabilities, I often isolated myself and never spoke up.

I turned to art as a vehicle to express myself and help let my voice be heard. At a young age, I challenged myself to interact and play with as many different artistic mediums as possible until I felt like I mastered them enough to be able to effectively tell my story. What started as drawing and painting on paper turned into digital mediums like photography and graphic design — performing and singing on stage turned into public speaking and conducting workshops. I have art to thank for helping me find my purpose (I even have a tattoo that says “Art is the answer.”)!

CH: What is the most rewarding part of your job/career?

NN: The most rewarding part about what I do is being able to uplift and amplify the voices of others in a way that I wish someone would have done for me as a child. Having been in a position where I wanted to be heard, I use those lived experiences to guide me in what I do today in helping others share their stories in a powerful way, driving them towards the positive change and results that they need. At Fenton, it’s amazing being able to work with colleagues and clients who share the same passion and commitment in advocating for others.

CH: Tell us about a project that turned out particularly well.

NN: Before Fenton, I had the amazing opportunity to lead a large team in the new endeavor of creating a mini-YouTube series, featuring celebrities like Anthony Anderson and Julie Bowen, in an effort to bring awareness to a new medical treatment that may help those with a specific type of lung cancer. It was the first time the client and the company I worked at had ever done anything like this, so there was a big learning curve. But at the end of it all, all the hard work paid off and the results exceeded everyone’s expectations!

CH: What social causes do you care about deeply?

NN: I am passionate about so many causes but the top of the list for me are equitable mental health awareness and access, eliminating pay/wage disparities and inequality, reproductive rights, and racial injustice. A lot of my passions derive from my own personal experiences, and I want to be able to stand with others as we navigate through these issues together.

CH: What do you like to do outside of work?

NN: Outside of work, I own and operate a creative studio on the side where I run an Etsy shop of designed printed goods, help smaller local organizations with creative strategy and services (including design, illustration, and photography), provide mentorship and coaching, and host workshops and webinars.

Aside from that, I love snuggling with my corgi, Boba, trying out new restaurants and cocktails, karaoke and game nights with family and friends, and planning events and parties — the biggest upcoming one being my wedding later this year!

CH: What inspired you to start photography?

NN: I was obsessed with being able to capture “hidden” beauty in ways that others couldn’t see, so when my uncle gave me his old camera at the ripe age of 10, I started looking at the relationship between light and shadows and how they shaped the environment around them. I started off with inanimate objects but then slowly transitioned to experimenting with portraiture. Eventually, my experimental portraits led me down an exciting path of becoming a beauty and fashion photographer for a handful of years where I got to work with fashion magazines, modeling agencies, and world-class creative teams. However, pretty quickly I realized that I wanted to do something that wasn’t just photography and help others in a more powerful way, so I stepped away from the fashion industry to pursue an education in visual communication design which has led me to where I am today!

CH: What’s your proudest achievement?

NN: I would say it would be having some of my progressive illustration work retweeted and reposted by big celebrities like Simu Liu, Jennifer Aniston, and Alyssa Milano! A lot of my personal illustration work I create mainly serves the purpose of advocating for progressive causes or bringing awareness and education to cultural milestones. It’s been really cool to see such big names organically engage in something that I consider to be a personal passion project.

CH: What advice would you give to others hoping to pursue a career in creative/multimedia work?

NN: Never stop learning and always ask why. So many times, clients may think they know what they want. But as a creative, it is our job to not only make things look nice but also to make sure they are as engaging and captivating as they can be. This often means going the extra mile to truly understand a client’s needs and pushing the envelope to see if there are other creative alternatives that can help achieve their goals more effectively.

Thank you, Nhu! 

Staff Spotlight: Johnson Huang, Controller

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Johnson Huang, Controller based in New York City.

Christian Hendricks: Can you describe what you do as Fenton’s controller?

Johnson Huang: I am responsible for overseeing Fenton’s accounting and finance functions, which includes everything from billing clients and paying bills to financial reporting and forecasting. I work closely with management to provide key performance insights and data for both operational and strategic initiatives.

CH: What do most people not know about being a controller at a firm like Fenton?

JH: It’s a huge “behind-the-scenes” type of role, and as you can imagine, includes working with A LOT of numbers, data, people and systems. The work affects every aspect of our business, which in turn, requires a great level of detail and accuracy.

CH: What do you enjoy most about working at Fenton?

JH: First, I’m a big fan of Fenton’s mission and progressive work. I think these are areas that a lot of agencies do not pay enough attention to. Second, I really enjoy working with such a talented and diverse group of people. The culture is truly “no-ego” and inclusive at its core. And I love the flexibility to work virtually.

CH: What social causes do you care about deeply?

JH: I am extremely passionate about climate change and the implications for our future generations. For many decades, we took our planet for granted and neglected its resources to its breaking point. I wish previous generations had paid more attention to issues like these, instead of putting it off and letting future generations deal with it.

CH: You’ve lived in New York City your whole life — what are some of your favorite spots?

JH: My favorite spots in New York City are the parks, specifically Prospect Park. I love running there because one loop is exactly five kilometers (about 3.1 miles). I frequent many Brooklyn pizzerias — there’s nothing like them in the world. My go-to’s are L&B Spumoni Gardens and Di Fara.

CH: You’re also a runner who ran the New York City marathon in 2019 — can you tell us about that experience?

JH: It’s a very therapeutic and life-changing experience! Not only is it the greatest test of endurance imaginable (in my opinion), but you learn so much about yourself because you will spend hundreds of hours running hundreds of miles so there’s a lot of “alone time” in your own head.

CH: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?

JH: I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, especially my six-month-old daughter’s first Christmas! As a father of two, I’m looking forward to creating holiday memories with my kids — everything from holiday songs to photos with Santa to tree decorating.

 

Thank you, Johnson! 

Staff Spotlight: Rachel Henderson, Executive Vice President, CSG

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Rachel Henderson, Executive Vice President based in Washington, D.C.

Christian Hendricks: Tell us about the corporate social good (CSG) practice at Fenton. 

Rachel Henderson: The CSG practice supports purpose-driven brands dedicated to making the world a better place through its products and services, employees and customers, and the communities they serve. We help our corporate clients unleash the power of their brand’s purpose to accelerate social change and business impact. From program development to stakeholder engagement to disruptive communications campaigns, we ignite the strategic and creative spark that delivers stronger relevance with audiences, greater impact in society and tangible business results for our clients.

There are many definitions and terms that encompass what we do: corporate social responsibility (CSR); environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG); cause marketing, corporate accountability, and more. We chose “corporate social good” to aim to unify the many terms and keep it simple. At the heart of it all, we are focused on the social good to which our clients contribute.

CH: What are some of the exciting projects the CSG team is working on now?

RH: I believe Fenton leads the industry in authentic social change communications. Arguably the fastest-growing corporate purpose team with 18 new staff in the last year alone, our practice is responding to many of the most critical issues of our time. Just to name a few of our exciting projects, our communications campaigns shed light on frontline health workers’ needs for more resources, mental health care, innovative therapeutics to address HIV, TB, Covid, and more. We support a global Fortune 50 healthcare company’s investments in solutions that address racial health inequities in the U.S. and around the world. We lead communications for the largest CEO-driven business coalition committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And we design cutting-edge creative for a global Fortune 500 automobile company’s commitment to pediatric cancer.

CH: What is most rewarding about leading this practice?

RH: In my opinion, there is no greater reward than managing people, counseling our clients on how they can best communicate their purpose and their social good commitments and recruiting, hiring and developing the best CSG team in the biz. It’s been an honor watching my team learn and grow together and move the needle on such important issues. This team cares deeply about the work and about each other. 

CH: What social causes do you care about deeply?

RH: I care deeply about women’s rights, and this year has been a year of profound failure in progress on this issue. Women saw their bodily autonomy and right to privacy stripped away by the Dobbs decision. Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are abysmal. Women continue to leave the workplace in greater numbers than men, without proper and affordable health care, sufficient paid leave and child care options, nor enough workplace allyship. Five years after the #MeToo movement ignited, many survivors are still awaiting justice. The Biden administration is still working to bring back Title IX protections that the Trump era stripped away from college students seeking justice from their rapists and abusers. And many states in this country still have a rape kit backlog, delaying the justice so many survivors deserve. It is infuriating when you reflect on this long list.

I’m also really passionate about the power of sports to do great social good, from supporting youth to building stronger communities to inspiring leadership and teamwork. I greatly admire what Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha have done through the Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation and what Under Armour is doing with Curry Brand after we worked together to launch it. I watch with great admiration how the NBA and WNBA address social justice issues and combine efforts to raise awareness of Brittney Griner’s wrongful detention in Russia.

CH: Can you tell us more about your work with RefuSHE? 

RH: I am also deeply passionate about supporting refugees and immigration. I have been for years, when I led communications for the United Nations Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria campaign (formerly Nothing But Nets). I serve on the U.S. Board of Directors for RefuSHE and offer communications and fundraising counsel to its leadership team. Its holistic model serving displaced women and girls is admirable and scalable. Over 100 million people have now been forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of ongoing conflicts and crises. The world is failing them miserably. I really admire the organizations working tirelessly to support refugees, including LIRS, IRC, UNHCR, UNICEF, United to Beat Malaria, and many more.

CH: What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

RH: My family and my dogs are very important to me. I got married this year! I am grateful to be done with wedding planning. My husband and I love to travel and have a few trips coming up. I’m a former athlete, and I used to run half marathons and other races, but I have traded in my running shoes for Peloton shoes. I’m still rehabbing a back injury, but looking forward to being back on the bike asap.

CH: As a big sports fan, what’s your favorite team?

RH: I am a really big fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. Long before they were winning championships, I was working with Steph when he was an ambassador for Nothing But Nets. The Warriors are an incredible organization and were great to work with. It’s been a lot of fun watching their success over the years and not at all surprising. As a former Pennsylvanian, I’m also a lifelong Steelers fan. It’s been a tough year to be a fan and I don’t envy the body of work in front of Coach Tomlin; rebuilding is really hard.

CH: What’s your proudest achievement?

RH: I am proud of Under the Net, the virtual reality documentary we launched at Nothing But Nets. It’s a story about Amisa and her family who were refugees living in Tanzania affected by malaria. It was the honor of a lifetime to get to tell her story. Bringing a VR film to life is a massive undertaking and I loved working with all our partners to make it a success. It was a real challenge and I’m proud of all the impact we’ve had with the film.

Thank you, Rachel! 

Staff Spotlight: Marly Valiente, Account Executive

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Marly Valiente, an account executive in our New York City office. 

 

Christian Hendricks: What are some exciting projects you’ve worked on at Fenton? 

Marly Valiente: I think the most exciting project I’ve worked on at Fenton has been my work supporting the Vote Like a Madre campaign. The campaign urges Latina madres, abuelas, tías and madrinas to promise to vote for elected officials who have bold climate change plans. Latinas are among the most impacted by the effects of climate change, and as a Latina myself, I deeply resonate with the work being done to raise awareness for this issue and amplify Latina voices. Working alongside celebrities and influencers who also care about the climate crisis, like Eva Longoria, telenovela star Carlos Ponce, and many more, is also super exciting.

CH: Can you tell us about a particularly meaningful client outcome?

MV: Ever since my first days at Fenton, I’ve been working closely with the Annie E. Casey Foundation in support of its annual Kids Count Data Book release that showcases data related to child wellbeing across all 50 states. We media train Casey spokespeople to ensure they are prepared for any media interviews or radio tours. As part of this media training, I was asked with two days’ notice if I could lead the 10-minute Spanish-speaking portion of the media training.

While I was definitely out of my comfort zone, my colleague Stacey Arevalo was gracious enough to sit down with me, allow me to practice the portion, and gave me a pep talk before the media training.

But at the beginning of the media training, when my colleagues, Amanda, Taylor and I were about to start, it was requested that the entire media training be held in Spanish instead of the allotted 10 minutes. It was hard for all three of us to hide the sheer terror on our faces.

So I kicked off with what I had originally prepared and used both my knowledge from previous media trainings, coupled with my experience speaking Spanish at home to help translate, troubleshoot and provide sound recommendations to best support the client. And although the other people on the team aren’t Spanish speakers, they jumped in to support wherever they could.

Even under immense pressure, I was able to trust myself and my colleagues to persevere under the circumstances. No matter what, we were in it together.

CH: Tell us about a pivotal learning experience in your career.

MV: This is a hard one. I feel like I have learned so much here at Fenton, but one of my most recent learning experiences has actually been unlearning saying yes to everything. By practicing the art of saying no, I’ve learned that it’s more efficient to take on a smaller workload and give 100 percent than saying yes to everything and becoming overwhelmed or, worse, burnt out.

I’m also working on unlearning my imposter syndrome. That little voice in my head that tells me I’m not good enough, smart enough, eloquent enough, professional enough, experienced enough, and extroverted enough often looms over my head and takes over. But it’s important to remind myself that I’m in my current position because I AM capable, I AM worthy, and I AM deserving of all good things.

CH: What social causes are you passionate about?

MV: There are so many, but definitely racial justice, reproductive justice, ensuring equity in public education, transforming the criminal justice system, and tackling food insecurity.

CH: What’s something your clients don’t know about you?

MV: Although everyone at the agency knows I’m Fenton’s Resident Bad Bunny Fan, I usually don’t tell this to my clients. They probably have no idea that I’ve gone to three Bad Bunny concerts, one of which I traveled to Montreal, Canada for, within the past year.

I’m also an adrenaline junkie and have skydived, climbed a skyscraper in New York City, and next on my list is bungee jumping.

CH: How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

MV: Some of my favorite things to do include trying new things, whether that’s traveling to new places, eating foods I’ve never tried before, or going on a “side quest” that’s outside of my normal routine. I also enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family and typically go to the gym most days. On a more relaxed day, you can always find me catching up on my favorite show or anime.

CH: What’s one of your social media must-follows?

MV: I’ve been following Bretman Rock for so long that I feel like we grew up together — we’re actually the same age. From Bretman’s makeup artist days to his science experiment phase to hosting his own show on MTV, it’s amazing to see the evolution of an influencer and his path to becoming mainstream. His TikTok handle is @bretmanrock, and his YouTube channel is Bretman Rock.

CH: What tips do you have for first-generation Latinos/as in navigating the workplace for the first time?

MV: I think for a lot of us, we are paving the way not only for ourselves but for our entire families. While this is a huge feat in and of itself, it can take a toll on us, both mentally and emotionally. When we finally are able to reach a level playing field and enter the workforce as what our parents and grandparents would call a “professional” job, it’s easy to feel like we are still way behind everyone else. From things as small as learning corporate jargon to things as large as learning to negotiate and advocate for yourself, it’s easy to feel lost when these are things you’ve never been taught before. 

With that being said, I strongly recommend connecting with as many people as you can at your workplace and then finding your tribe – you can learn so much from your colleagues and finding people at your workplace that you can instantly click with can make a huge difference on a bad day. Having people in your corner can make the tough times ride a little smoother, and they can teach you the things you were never taught growing up.

Also, it’s important to give yourself some grace – you’ve already done so much to get to where you are now, despite all the odds stacked against you. Sometimes we need to take a step back and give ourselves some reassurance. Remember that when you win, the people of your community win, too. 

 

Thank you, Marly! 

Staff Spotlight: Neven Samara, AVP, Creative Director

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Neven Samara, AVP and Creative Director in our San Francisco office. 

Christian Hendricks: How did you begin your career in creative?

Neven Samara: I have always been a creative person. Since I was a child, I really excelled in artist endeavors as well as math (weird combo). When I was applying to college, my dad suggested I look into graphic design (somewhat technical, artistic, and best of all, you can actually get a job!) I got accepted to my dream college, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, double majored in Art & Design and Graphic Communication, and the rest is history.

CH: As a creative director at Fenton, what would you want people to know about the firm’s creative capabilities?

NS: Our team is always growing, but no matter how big or small our team is, we do it all! We care deeply about our clients and the causes they represent — this is why there’s such immense passion in our department. We work with a lot of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and other companies and are very used to creating something out of nothing.

CH: You’ve been with the firm for seven years. What are some standout projects that you have worked on during this time?

NS: I think the real standout thing is that there has never been even one project I did not feel passionate about. From 360 campaigns to branding projects, elevating, teaching, and pushing the boundaries has always been part of every project. Recently, I have gravitated towards Fenton’s branding capabilities and helping an organization determine what their personality, voice and visuals are (and how they brand out to all the parts that follow). This is always a really exciting process.

CH: Tell me about a risk you’ve taken professionally that has worked out.

NS: Becoming a director in my field. I was offered a director level position without really having the experience to back that (don’t let anyone know), and I really “faked it till I made it,” and look at me now! It really worked out to take a jump. In all honesty, I probably was ready for it, but you never feel that way when you are doing it.

What social causes do you care about deeply?

NS: How can you ask to pick one! That’s the beauty of working for an agency like Fenton — I don’t have to. I deeply care about them all. Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming.

CH: Who (or what) are the biggest influences in your life?

NS: My friends and family, hands down. They have made me who I am. I am first- generation Croatian and Palestinian and grew up in a very activist-oriented household. The heart, passion, history, and tradition I grew up with was — and remains — very pivotal in my life. My friends bring unmatched compassion, excitement, boundary pushing, support and love. And, of course, my little baby Elia (and her two moms) has just changed my life in ways I cannot express.

CH: What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

NS: Oh, this list is endless! Of course, I spend time with friends and family. I am a HUGE camper and hiker (I love anything outdoors), cooking, biking, walking, art (jewelry casting, illustration, sculpture, glass blowing, etc.), movies (BIG horror buff), supporting my passion projects (one of which is being a co-op owner of a historic queer bar), building things, and traveling as much as possible.

CH: What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

NS: This is hard because I’m such an open book. Maybe that I have over 30 tattoos (I lost count)? And that I really dislike the internet — not my thing. Also, I’m a bit of an animal whisperer and have an uncanny ability to befriend most animals.

 

Thank you, Neven! 

Staff Spotlight: Isabel Serrano, Account Executive

We’re back with the next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Isabel Serrano, an account executive in our New York City office. 

Christian Hendricks: What are some exciting projects you’ve worked on at Fenton?

Isabel Serrano: At Fenton, I’ve had the chance to work on so many important and exciting projects. I especially enjoyed my work with Democracy For All 2021 on the push for D.C. Statehood. Working on this issue opened my eyes to the many ways voters are disenfranchised, and I was proud to work with our team to provide comms support around this issue. 

CH: How would you describe Fenton’s culture?

IS: I definitely value the culture of feedback that exists here at Fenton. I’ve grown a lot as a comms professional because of the advice and help I’ve received from my colleagues. People are always happy to help!

CH: What advice would you give to someone who wants to work at Fenton?

IS: Be open to learning new things. Our work can move really fast, so being open to reading up on an issue really quickly or learning a new skill are important!

CH: What are you most proud of professionally?

IS: I am so proud that the work I do every day helps create change and, even in a small way, touches the lives of so many people.

CH: What are social causes you are passionate about?

IS: I am most passionate about voting rights, reproductive justice, economic justice and environmental justice.

CH: What do you like doing outside of work? 

IS: I enjoy riding my bike in Central Park and visiting museums! My favorite museums in New York are the Met and the Whitney.

CH: What is your greatest achievement outside of work?

IS: My greatest achievement outside of work is being a good older sister. Watching my younger sister grow up and helping her out along the way is something I’m very proud to do.

CH: What advice would you tell your younger self?

IS: Believe in yourself and your ability to get things done. We are our own best
advocates so it’s important to know your strengths.

 

Thank you, Isabel! 

Staff Spotlight: Amanda Ebrahim, Senior Account Executive

We’re back with our next installment of our staff spotlight series! The next interview is with Amanda Ebrahim, a senior account executive in our New York City office. 

 

Christian Hendricks: The firm has really grown since you started three years ago. What has changed and what has stayed the same?

Amanda Ebrahim: I joined Fenton as a social change fellow in 2019, and our fellowship program has grown tremendously since then! It has been very rewarding to see how the program creates and supports a pipeline of communications professionals. We have also pivoted to a remote-forward work environment that provides staff with flexibility and a strong work-life balance. But one thing that has remained constant is Fenton’s commitment to its values and clients.

CH: What are some exciting projects you’ve worked on?

AE: I have had the opportunity to work on so many impactful and fun projects. Some highlights include working with Color Of Change on its criminal justice reform campaigns, providing strategic communications support to the Center for Popular Democracy and its affiliates in battleground states to mobilize voters during the 2020 election, generating media coverage for the New Georgia Project on Black voter turnout during the 2020 Senate races, and helping create a new brand for the Educational Alliance.

CH: Tell us about a favorite Fenton moment.

AE: Last year I had an incredible opportunity to help media train the 2021 CNN Heroes. I worked with Shirley Raines who provides food, clothing and makeup services to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and Dr. Ala Stanford who brought ​​Covid-19 testing to Black and Brown communities in Philadelphia. Meeting all of the Heroes in person and hearing their stories was truly an inspiring moment.

CH: What are you most proud of professionally?

AE: I am so proud that the work I do every day helps create change and, even in a small way, touches the lives of so many people.

CH: What are social causes you care about deeply?

AE: Gun control, criminal justice reform, equitable public education, and guaranteeing Palestinian human rights.

CH: What do you like doing outside of work? 

AE: I picked up roller skating during the pandemic and found a beautiful roller skating community in NYC! We meet once a week and skate together in the park. I also love exploring NYC parks with my dog and binge-watching Netflix.

CH: Any fun summer plans coming up?

AE: I am getting married in the fall, so I will be spending a lot of time wedding planning!

CH: Who are your personal heroes?

AE: My mom! She is the strongest person I know and has supported me in so many ways.

 

Thank you Amanda! 

Staff Spotlight: Danielle Schlanger, Vice President

This month, Fenton kicks off its new staff spotlight series where we profile members of our outstanding team. The first interview is with Danielle Schlanger, a vice president in our New York City office. 

 

Christian Hendricks: What have been some of the exciting projects you’ve worked on over the past two years?

Danielle Schlanger: There have been so many. A (very) incomplete list includes: working with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin during the 2020 presidential election to flip Wisconsin blue, partnering with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, and helping Human Rights Watch advocate for a commission to study reparations for slavery. 

CH: What’s your favorite part about working at Fenton? 

DS: Definitely the people. It’s a privilege to work alongside such talented and passionate colleagues. I learn from them every day. 

CH: What are a few social causes you care about deeply? 

DS: We desperately need more affordable housing, both here in New York City and around the country. The organ donation system is so deeply broken. And we’re not doing enough to address environmental racism and ensure everyone has access to the basics (clean air, potable water, and toxin-free land, to name a few). There’s a lot of work to do! 

CH: As a vice president at the firm, what skills do you think are the most important for succeeding in this career? 

DS: Being solutions-oriented is a big part of this job. So is being organized. And it’s an absolute must to be able to triage quickly and act decisively. 

CH: What’s the best career or life advice you’ve ever been given? 

DS: Your race, your pace. 

CH: What do you like doing outside of work? 

DS: I spend a lot of time biking, playing tennis, and exploring different parts of Brooklyn. During the pandemic, I’ve tried to write more as a creative outlet. And I’m always reading. 

CH: What book are you reading right now? 

DS: I recently finished Both/And, Huma Abedin’s memoir, which was excellent. I’m now on to The Palace Papers — Tina Brown is masterful at what she does. 

CH: What’s your favorite spot in Brooklyn? 

DS: It’s impossible to choose just one! Shelsky’s for bagels, Sunday in Brooklyn for brunch, Henry Public for burgers, Brooklyn Bridge Park for the views. 

 

Thank you Danielle! 

 

Fenton Welcomes Karla Wagner & Adam Robles

We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to the Fenton team, Karla Wagner, the firm’s first Chief People Officer and Adam Robles, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Good.

Karla Wagner was formerly the head of people and culture at Finsbury Glover Hering where she directed the North American Talent and Human Resources Function. She brings a keen focus on diversity, equity and inclusion; culture and change; employee engagement; and professional development and technical skill building.

Adam Robles joins Fenton from Hyundai Motor America, where he helped lead the development and execution of the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy for both the Hyundai and Genesis brands. He will help lead the corporate social good team in shaping the future of a rapidly-growing practice, supporting its key accounts and staff in its strategic growth and direction.

Welcome to Karla and Adam!