Corporate Social Good

Adam Robles is a Senior Vice President at Fenton, where he utilizes his nearly 15 years of experience across public relations, corporate social responsibility, and diversity & inclusion to develop and implement strategies designed to help clients have a positive social impact.

Adam joins Fenton from Hyundai Motor America, where he helped lead the company’s corporate social responsibility, diversity & inclusion, and corporate culture efforts. Prior to joining Hyundai, Adam spent nearly 10 years at Finn Partners, where his work was focused on developing integrated communications campaigns that were culturally competent and creatively tailored to reach diverse audiences, influence purchase consideration, create public awareness and encourage positive behavior change.

Susannah Rosenblatt is a Vice President, CSG at Fenton, where she uses her award-winning communications leadership experience spanning cultures and continents to craft winning strategies to improve global health. A versatile storyteller, she directed strategy and branding for the United Nations Foundation’s malaria prevention campaign; managed its digital presence at the World Health Assembly; and cultivated thought leadership and partnerships for the global health team.

Driven by causes that count, she has overseen a multimillion-dollar cause marketing effort to prevent suicide and supported communications for Heifer International, Save the Children, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, among others. She was also a journalist with the Los Angeles Times and in Taiwan. Susannah has an M.P.S. in Public Relations from Georgetown University, where she was a faculty advisor, and a B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Wake Forest University.

Michael Bennett is an Account Director at Fenton, where he works to advance causes including climate action and global public health. He is fascinated by the ways that communications strategies can bridge cultural, political and geographic divides, and in his work, he always seeks to engage new audiences with unifying messages.

Michael arrived at Fenton after serving as Deputy Press Secretary to a U.S. Senator – executing press strategy and spearheading digital campaigns on a broad range of policy issues. While in the Peace Corps, Michael partnered with a diaspora organization that used storytelling to connect Moldovans living abroad back to their hometown and crowdfund local development projects. Michael’s start in communications was at his alma mater, the University of San Diego, where he wrote about campus success stories and produced photo and video content for official university channels.

Nina Chung is an Associate Vice President, CSG at Fenton, drawing upon cross-sector experiences to provide strategic counsel to clients in corporate social good and global health. Prior to joining Fenton, Nina managed pandemic response communications for The Rockefeller Foundation, crafting strategies and coordinating partners to promote vaccine equity, research-based health messaging and initiatives against misinformation. She also managed announcements and strategic storytelling at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to celebrate and strengthen the fields of medical research, performing arts and environmental conservation.

Nina is dedicated to communications that serve the public interest and strives to build deep listening, questioning and collaboration in her work with partners and clients. She earned her master’s degree in media and communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she published her dissertation on the surprising role of corporate public apologies in society. She majored in international relations at Stanford University, minoring in modern languages and studying in South Korea and Italy.

Maria Bolaris is an Account Director at Fenton, where she combines her passion for advocacy and social good with her expertise in corporate communications and media relations. Maria helps the account teams implement mission-driven strategies and communications campaigns that advance the causes she cares about most.

Maria has always strived to do work that is making a positive impact on the world. Prior to joining Fenton, Maria worked for Edelman as a Senior Account Executive on their New York health team. Maria was also a Senior Account Coordinator at Rubenstein where she worked on various nonprofit, arts and culture, and higher education related client teams. Maria graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University with a degree in media/communication studies and political science.

As a Senior Writer, Hillary Kessler synthesizes complex and often sensitive topics into narratives that engage, inform and inspire. Hillary taps into her experience and talent as a wordsmith to draft copy that grabs the attention of the media, resonates with stakeholders, and captures clients’ voices. From urgent press releases that seize upon breaking news to annual reports that tell thoughtful and compelling stories, Hillary’s writing advances the priorities of Fenton’s clients and gets them noticed.

Hillary’s background in communications for social change and justice led to her position at Fenton. She was the longtime Director of Communications for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, where she directed campaigns and public information about negotiations for and distribution of payments for Holocaust survivors. Hillary has a B.A. in English from Brandeis University and a M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.

Victoria Roberson is a Senior Account Executive for the CSG team at Fenton. She uses her previous public relations, marketing and client services experience to strategize impactful messaging and build long-lasting relationships with clients. Victoria supports the account teams by executing strategies that move the needle on issues she cares about most.

Victoria’s goal is to spread awareness on issues that are most important to her. Her prior experience with FleishmanHillard, a public relations and marketing agency, led to her position at Fenton. Victoria graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Communications.

Laxmi Thanki is an Account Executive at Fenton, where she utilizes her communication skills to implement strategies that drive social impact for clients ranging from healthcare to international development. Originally from Ghana, Laxmi is passionate about women's empowerment, particularly reproductive rights and economic equality, global health equity, and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa.

Laxmi's career has been shaped by her commitment to social change. Her experience with organizations like BerlinRosen and the United Nations Foundation led to her current position at Fenton. She has worked on various projects, including advocacy for malaria prevention and strategic communications for national labor organizations and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations.

Outside the office, Laxmi is an avid fan of 'The Office', finding humor in workplace dynamics. She enjoys reading satires and has a weakness for Jolly Ranchers. Laxmi graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Glasgow Caledonian University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences. Her international background and passion for social justice continue to inform her work in creating positive change on a global scale.