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Katherine Brandon is a Vice President at Fenton. For more than a decade, she has worked in mission-driven communications, with a particular focus on gender, international development and global health. She has extensive experience leading communications strategies, managing complex partnerships, directing high-level events, media relations and storytelling.

Most recently, she led communications and advocacy for Together for Girls, a global partnership bringing together the UN, national governments and the private-sector to end violence against children. Previously, she spent nearly six years leading communications for the girls and women’s portfolio at the United Nations Foundation, working on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and empowering adolescent girls. Prior to that, she worked in the press office for a U.S. Senate committee, in the White House, and on political campaigns. A storyteller at heart, she graduated with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Journalism.

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.

Kimaya is an expert in strategy and message development for digital communications, integrated marketing and advocacy campaigns. Kimaya uses equal parts science, creativity and rigor to push the branding and digital world forward to take big ideas from vision to implementation. She seizes opportunities to drive narratives, build brand identities, draw insights from data and tell stories – that inspire action, change behavior and advance business goals for the social impact sector.

She has managed campaigns for global and national nonprofits, government agencies, trade associations and businesses. Prior to joining the Fenton team, Kimaya led global rebranding, digital strategy, fundraising and external engagement efforts for major health and gender equity organizations. Kimaya has also worked with Ketchum Public Relations, where she served federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Environmental Protection Agency, and major brands such as the National Football League, Pfizer, FedEx and Hertz. Kimaya has supported the Rockefeller Foundation to develop a digital storytelling platform, Storytelling for Good, and has also led storytelling trainings in India, Thailand, Kenya and the U.S. for the Foundation’s grantees and program staff.

Kimaya graduated from the University of Pune in India with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

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 Account Director, 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.

Da’Vianna Nelson is a Digital Account Director at Fenton, where she utilizes her experience in digital marketing and narrative storytelling to implement strategies that create lasting change for clients.

Da’Vianna has prior experience in strategic content development, supporting clients on issues such as climate change, racial health equity, and equitable economic development. She is passionate about health equity, racial equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and her goal has always been to work toward social change.

Da’Vianna graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications and a minor in Journalism and Medical Anthropology.

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.

Thora Kastner-Lang is a Senior Account Executive at Fenton, where she couples her interests in communications and storytelling with her passion to do good and incite sustainable change. To her work, she brings savvy creativity and international development expertise, striving to make meaningful impact for communities around the world.

Her clients range from global health and international organizations to corporations and brands committed to social impact such as Johnson & Johnson Talent for Good, Janssen Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Jhpiego and Ignite Philanthropy. She supports their missions in a variety of ways including message development and branding, strategic communications planning and execution, and digital and social media support.

Prior to joining Fenton, Thora graduated with a BA in Global Liberal Studies: Politics, Rights and Development and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies from New York University and graduated with her MPA in International Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy from NYU Wagner School of Public Service. She uses that experience, alongside her communications support of nonprofits during her time with Momentum Communications Group, to help inform her work at Fenton.

Nicole Levi is a Senior Account Executive at Fenton’s New York office. She combines her passions for storytelling and social justice to help clients such as Johnson & Johnson Global Public Health, Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, Johnson & Johnson Center for Health Worker Innovation, Smile Train and Salvation and Social Justice reach their communications goals.

Nicole joined Fenton in January of 2022 as a Corporate Social Good Fellow, where she was able to refine and grow her communications skills through hands-on experience with clients in both the global health and social justice spaces. Prior to working at Fenton, Nicole was a public relations intern at Rise of the Butterfly, an art-driven anti-trafficking organization. Throughout college, Nicole worked at her local Boys & Girls Club, where she found a passion for youth development and mentorship.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Nicole graduated with a B.A. from the University of Oregon, where she double-majored in Public Relations and Global Studies.

Jessica Borbee is a Senior Account Executive for the Global Health/CSG team. Coordinating with clients aiming to improve the health and livelihoods of people at the community, country and global level, Jessica supports the design and implementation of digital media outreach efforts that help organizations achieve their goals.

Jessica has always been passionate about using her communication skills to work toward a more equitable and healthy world. Before joining Fenton, Jessica worked at the United Nations Foundation for an initiative called the Clean Cooking Alliance which helps families in developing countries gain access to cleaner energy for household cooking needs. As a member of their communications team, she worked with nonprofits, foundations, private sector organizations, research think tanks and governments worldwide to bolster support for and bring awareness toward the need for sustainable energy transitions. Jessica also received a master’s degree in Strategic Communications from American University, where she focused on how digital communication can be used as a tool for advocacy and social impact.

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.