Senior communications and reputation strategist advising nonprofit, civic, cultural, and mission-driven organizations on media strategy, stakeholder communications, executive positioning, and crisis response.
Founder of DeSoto & State Communications, a Chicago-based strategic communications firm supporting organizations operating in complex, high-visibility environments where clarity, credibility, and public trust matter.
Advises leadership teams on media relations, spokesperson preparation, public messaging, reputation management, thought leadership, and communications strategy during periods of visibility, transition, and organizational pressure.
Additional background and case studies available at DeSotoState.com.