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President & Chief Problem Solver

A media, advertising, and public relations dynamo, with an experience that spans TIME Magazine, Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and Edelman Public Relations, Suzy is the person you want on your team when you have a communications problem to solve; a brand to build or an organization to grow. 

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MINA

Director of Project Management

Data driven and tech focused, Mina makes spreadsheets sing and projects run smoothly. She gleans key insights from SEO and data analytics keeping Brand & Buzz and our clients informed on what delivers ROI.  In addition to project management, she has a special gift for social networking trends.

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KARLEE

Communications Manager

Karlee has Gen Z energy and focuses on building smart PR and social campaigns designed to grow and connect audiences. Developing engaging content, visually compelling posts and pitching media -- she's got great instincts. Bonus - she can tell you the best place to brunch in DC. 

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MEDHI

Graphic Design

Logos, graphics, advertising campaigns, web design, animated files? Medhi hasn't met a design he couldn't tackle. Best of all, based in Europe, he not only gets an early start on designs, he brings a fresh, cutting-edge-Euro perspective to them. Want something cool? Mehdi is your guy. 

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ERIC

Finance and Special Projects

Billing questions? Eric answers them. He also pays staff, our taxes, and helps us decide what to invest in. By day, he does mortgages. So if you're looking to buy a new property? Eric is your man. 

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Chris

Video Production and Editing

Want video that showcases the best of your brand? Chris takes brilliant video and editing. Looking for a fresh take on your content? Chris will dazzle you. 

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Communications Vice President

David is our newest team member joining Brand & Buzz with dozen years in SEO, data analytics and emerging work in AI. A talented writer, David is working between web design, data analytics and maximizing social strategy. With a background in global public relations and advertising - he brings big ideas and delivers results.

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JANE

Advertising and Sponsorships

Focusing on the association marketplace, Jane has worked with most of the biggest and most influential industries for over 30 years. Her advertising solutions have helped trade partners launch new publications and events. Sponsorships adding value and revenue are her sweet spot. Jane loves to ski at home in Colorado.

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ADIL & BILAL

Website Gurus

Adil & Bilal lead our web design team. Based in Australia and India, they use geography to their advantage, building sites and making updates while America is still asleep. Building from scratch, refreshing design and hosting with a "yes, and" approach delivers success for our clients. 

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KYLIE

Graphic Design

Infographics, newsletters and the ugliest PowerPoint presentations are transformed by Kylie. She simplifies complicated content creating easier to read pieces you want to spend time with. Refreshing brands with new color and energy are her specialty. Fun fact: Kylie is based in California and loves surfing.

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SELMA

Global Marketing Fellow

Selma brings international marketing expertise and works from her home in Algeria. An entrepreneur working in sustainable fashion, Selma joins our team through the State Department Mentorship Program. We value diverse insights to make all client work stronger.

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JESS

Special Project Manager

Jess has hustle. Do you want to sell more products? Make more money? Grow your membership? Jess has incredible drive and ideas. She joined our team when she went to GWU. Jess manages special projects for Brand & Buzz. She's also getting married this year!

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MATTHEW

Communications Intern 

Matthew has a passion for writing, policy, and strategic messaging. He supports content creation, media research, and digital strategy. We're happy to have Matthew's insights strengthen our programs. Go Hokies! 

The Blog We Wish We Had More Time For

We’re usually too busy doing the work to talk about it—but every now and then, we make time to share insights, trends, and stories from the world of strategic communications, PR, social media, and branding. When we do blog, it’s worth the read. Check out our latest thoughts (and hold us accountable for posting more).

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