OLWEN THORPE PONGRACE | PARTNER

Olwen Thorpe Pongrace is a strategic communications specialist committed to working with clients who effect change for the better. She works as a senior advisor to corporate executives, individuals, and non-profits that work to improve the society in which we live, the environment that sustains us, the art that feeds the human spirit, and the lives of children worldwide.

With over 20 years of experience, Pongrace has worked in various capacities with non-profits, governmental organizations, foundations, and healthcare organizations. She works to help clients formulate their vision; develop strategies to achieve that vision; and is often responsible for managing the implementation of that vision including frequently helping to raise the critical funding and/or building partnerships and coalitions needed to achieve success.

Current and past clients/projects include: National Park Trust, The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, The Northern Virginia Visitors Consortium, the City of Alexandria, Mobil, Xerox, American WholeHeath, Marsh & McLennan Companies. Pongrace currently serves on the board of two arts organizations: CulturalDC (Vice Chair) and The Choral Arts Society of Washington.

LAUREN SEARL KANNRY | PARTNER

Lauren Searl Kannry is a savvy public relations executive with a knack for building winning relationships. She has a proven record of developing and executing successful campaigns in a variety of environments and regularly placing stories for her clients in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, and Bloomberg, among many others.

Kannry helps a range of corporate and nonprofit clients tell their stories. She currently serves as the exclusive public relations consultant for Atlantic Media Strategies, the consulting arm of Atlantic Media. Some of her clients include Marriott International, Truth Initiative, International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the American Institute for Cancer Research. She previously served as the Director of Public Relations for Gallup, where she was responsible for overseeing all communications. 

Her results-driven approach, commitment to outstanding client service and ability to develop high-impact campaigns are at the core of her practice. Kannry graduated from American University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication. She lives with her husband and daughters in Bethesda, Maryland. 

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