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Valarie De La Garza, Chief Executive Officer
Battle Creek Public Schools
Black Voters Matter
California Community Foundation
Hyundai
Innocence Project
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
LOCUS Impact Investing
Los Angeles County
MacArthur Foundation
National Nurses United
New York City Campaign Finance Board
Reproductive Freedom for All
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Stop AAPI Hate
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
ZERO Prostate Cancer
Fenton
New York, NY[email protected]
www.fenton.com
Employees: 95. Founded: 1982.
Agency Statement:
We're not just another agency with a social impact division. Everything we do is social impact. We've teamed up with trailblazers tackling society's toughest challenges head-on, and we're certainly not slowing down now.As a full-service firm, every challenge is met with a strategic, 360° approach, rooted in deep expertise, lived experience, and a relentless commitment to positive change.
Valarie De La Garza, Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Hahn, Chief Client Officer
Paul Hernandez, Chief Strategy Officer
Joe Wagner, Chief of Political Advocacy
Karla Wagner, Chief People Officer
Shakirah Hill Taylor, Chief Digital Officer
Erik Olvera, Chief of Issue Advocacy
Offices:
New York
Washington, DC
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Clients Include:
American Pride RisesBattle Creek Public Schools
Black Voters Matter
California Community Foundation
Hyundai
Innocence Project
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
LOCUS Impact Investing
Los Angeles County
MacArthur Foundation
National Nurses United
New York City Campaign Finance Board
Reproductive Freedom for All
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Stop AAPI Hate
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
ZERO Prostate Cancer
Fenton in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | The New Firms on the BlockFri., Apr. 10, 2026...“As infrastructure investment accelerates, our clients need clarity, alignment, and results.” Valerie De La Garza At Fenton Communications, which places an emphisis on cause-related work, a 6.6 percent jump in fees... |
| • | GrayRobinson Does Outreach for BahrainTue., Dec. 16, 2025...monthly retainer. Before setting up his shop, Mirijanian worked as DCS Group, Powell Tate and Fenton Communications.... |
| • | How Corporate Social Good is EvolvingFri., Dec. 5, 2025...S Simon Media, spoke with Rachel Henderson Eliff, EVP of Corporate Social Good at Fenton , about how companies can lead with purpose, communicate authentically, and strengthen trust in a... |
| • | PR Firm News: Matter Communications Launches Low-Budget UnitFri., Aug. 15, 2025...Jeff Tahnk. “We created Precision Marketing to level the playing field for exactly those teams. Fenton is holding a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. that will walk participants through the... |
| • | On the Move: Utz Names Martin IR ChiefMon., Jul. 14, 2025...of communicating technical value propositions in complex, mission-critical industries," said Heven CEO Bentzion Levinson. Amy Fenton MarketCast, a technology and data-enabled market research and analytics firm, promotes co-president Amy ... |
| • | The Essential Guide to Crisis PR: How to Protect Your Organization When It Matters MostFri., Jun. 27, 2025...response can determine whether you emerge with your reputation intact or face lasting damage. At Fenton , we’ve guided many of the nation’s leading organizations and brands through some of their... |
| • | On the Move: ICR Ups Suchak, Hires LiWed., Dec. 18, 2024...Valley technology PR consultancy. She previously held executive roles at FleishmanHillard, Lumina Communications and Fenton . At ICR, she will help grow the technology practice, while expanding the breadth of... |
| • | Fenton Hires BerlinRosen Vet HatchuelTue., Dec. 3, 2024... Yann Hatchuel Fenton has hired Yann Hatchuel, who was head of marketing at BerlinRosen, as its first... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Fenton Handles Science Moms' Ad PushFri., Feb. 16, 2024... Fenton represents Science Moms, a nonpartisan group of mothers who are also climate scientists, on... |
| • | From Imposter Syndrome to Inspiring LeadershipTue., Nov. 7, 2023...Valarie De La Garza, CEO of communications agency Fenton , believes that embracing discomfort and taking on fear has made her a more effective... |
| • | On the Move: Fenton Recruits FGH, Hyundai VetsFri., Mar. 18, 2022... Karla Wagner, Adam Robles Fenton Communications appoints Karla Wagner as its first chief people officer and Adam Robles as... |
| • | On the Move: FleishmanHillard Hires Harding, UK Trade VetWed., Oct. 13, 2021...future of globalization,” said FH UK senior partner and head of international affairs Michael Hartt. Ambar Mentor-Truppa Fenton Communications hires four new vice presidents. Ambar Mentor-Truppa, who will be based in Chicago,... |
| • | PR's Top Pros Talk: Valarie De La GarzaMon., Jun. 14, 2021...can be used to create positive social change are the topic of discussion for Fenton CEO Valarie De La Garza and Doug Simon on the latest “PR’s Top Pro... |
| • | Fenton/Arlook Works to Boost US/Pakistan TiesFri., Jun. 11, 2021... Fenton /Arlook has a verbal agreement to represent the Council on Pakistan Relations, the DC-based nonprofit. It... |
| • | On the Move: H+K Appoints Zhou to Head New Tech Group in ShanghaiWed., Jun. 9, 2021...of digital innovation & influence at Marina Maher Communications and chief digital officer at Fenton Communications and Kaplow Communications. In his new role, Richeson will be tasked with furthering... |
| • | On the Move: Fenton Names De La Garza CEOMon., Mar. 8, 2021... Valarie De La Garza Fenton Communications names Valarie De La Garza CEO. She is both the first woman and... |
| • | How the Pandemic Changed EcommerceMon., Feb. 15, 2021...jewelry online has to be one of the most challenging tasks for any marketer. Fenton revised its landing pages so that visitors were met with a step-by-step guide on... |
| • | Precision Strategies' Williams Moves to PatagoniaMon., Feb. 1, 2021...energy innovation, climate change and gun violence prevention issues. He joined the DC firm from Fenton , where he was VP-communications, handling education, global health, human rights and child welfare matters. Williams... |
| • | On the Move: H+K Goes with Grady for ContentFri., Oct. 9, 2020...Fay Li vice president and practice director. Li previously served as account director at Fenton and content strategy & partnerships lead at Haystack TV. She has represented clients from... |
| • | Fenton Urges Motorists to Stay HomeFri., Apr. 3, 2020... Fenton Consulting has launched a billboard PSA campaign, urging motorists to get off the road... |
| • | Review of PR World 2019Thu., Dec. 26, 2019...Quit Big Tobacco Campaign and pledged not to represent tobacco and e-cigarette clients. Ketchum, Golin, Fenton , Finn Partners and Hager Sharp are the PR firms that signed the pledge, according... |
| • | Brodeur Hires Beaudoin for Purpose PushThu., Nov. 7, 2019...sustainability will make them more relevant to their customers and other key audiences.” Beaudoin exited Fenton earlier this year where he led its corporate & brand division head and counseled... |
| • | Fenton Spreads Word of India’s Rights Violations in KashmirThu., Sep. 26, 2019... Imran Khan The International Humanitarian Foundation, which advocates for Pakistan, hired Fenton Communications to educate the US media and public about the human rights crisis in... |
| • | News of Firms: Badger and Winters Teams with Fenton; Merritt Group Partners with Women In Technology; LLYC Joins WPP PartnershipMon., Jun. 17, 2019... Badger and Winters has partnered with Fenton and the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services on a campaign... |
| • | On the Move: Porter Novelli Adds Margaret-Ann Cole, Sandy Skees as Ex. VPs; Dix & Eaton Ups Gregg LaBar; AEG Presents Names Dennis Dennehy First CCOMon., Jun. 3, 2019...global environment, health, safety and sustainability consulting firm. She was previously managing director at Fenton . Based in San Francisco, Skees will serve as head of Innovation and Impact, formerly... |
| • | Five PR Firms Swear Off Tobacco ClientsFri., May 3, 2019...Quit Big Tobacco Campaign and pledged not to represent tobacco and e-cigarette clients.Ketchum, Golin, Fenton , Finn Partners and Hager Sharp are the PR firms that signed the pledge, according... |
| • | Ex-de Blasio Press Secretary Re-Launches FirmMon., Apr. 16, 2018...protection, affordable housing and employment opportunities for low-income individuals. Most recently chief strategy officer at Fenton , Hinton handled de Blasio's messaging, branding and oversight of a ten-person staff. Prior to joining... |
| • | Things to Watch in Year Two of the Trump 'Resistance'Wed., Jan. 24, 2018...of activists working for change. Of course, there were no “social change agencies” back then. Fenton didn’t exist. But 1968 is in our DNA. Some of our us were on... |
| • | Fenton Launches New CSR OfferingFri., Oct. 27, 2017... Scott Beaudoin Progressive PR shop Fenton has launched ACTIO, a newly formed corporate and brand practice that aims to help... |
| • | Fenton Scoops Up PR & Co.Tue., Oct. 17, 2017... Fenton has acquired PR & Co. to bolster its position in the education, philanthropy and... |
| • | News of FirmsTue., Oct. 17, 2017...challenges they face. This is our currency and what Baering is built to deliver.” Jonathan Goldman Fenton created a partnership with Change Research, a public interest corporation that says it offers fast, affordable... |
| • | People on the MoveTue., Sep. 19, 2017... Bryan Miller Fenton named Bryan Miller managing director of its San Francisco office. Before joining ... |
| • | Fenton Hires Habboo to Fill New Digital SlotThu., May 25, 2017... Zain Habboo Leading progressive firm Fenton has hired Zain Habboo to join the company as its first chief digital officer. Habboo... |
| • | Fenton Names Wyskida CEOWed., May 17, 2017...Progressive PR shop Fenton has appointed BerlinRosen alum Ben Wyskida to the role of chief executive officer. Ben Wyskida The... |
| • | Former De Blasio Spokesperson Moves to FentonWed., Oct. 26, 2016...Hinton, former press secretary to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, has joined Fenton as chief strategy officer and managing director of that progressive PR shop’s New York... |
| • | Sustainability Pro Campher Exits Allison for FentonWed., Jul. 6, 2016...pro, has left an executive VP slot at Allison+Partners for a managing director role at Fenton in San Francisco. Campher was previously MD of sustainability for Edelman and handled large social... |
| • | Huttner Takes Fenton ReinsTue., Jun. 7, 2016...a veteran communications and policy operative, has been named CEO of progressive PR shop Fenton . He takes the reins previously held by Bill Werde, the former Billboard editor, who served... |
| • | Ogilvy's Taylor Takes DC Reins for FentonTue., Nov. 24, 2015...Trish Taylor, senior VP in Ogilvy PR Washington's social change practice, has moved to Fenton to head its D.C. office as managing director. Joe Wagner, current managing director of the... |
| • | NYCEDC's Branham Finds FentonFri., Oct. 2, 2015...and chief strategy officer for New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, has moved to Fenton , where he assumes the role of managing director for that firm's New York City office. Branham... |
| • | Ketchum's Sutphen Moves to GolinThu., Jul. 30, 2015...represented Walmart, Nestle USA, eBay and Procter & Gamble. Prior to Ketchum, she was a Fenton Communications staffer and founder of Social Planets, which linked social issues with companies and... |
| • | Fenton Finds SchieggMon., Apr. 20, 2015...Nicole Schiegg has joined Fenton in Washington as senior VP to ramp up its health and development offerings. Most recently,... |
| • | Waxman Joins Son in PRWed., Feb. 25, 2015...Michael Waxman opened WS in 2013 after senior stints at Hyde Park Communications and Fenton . Previous stints included Charter Communications, FleishmanHillard and Falcon Cable TV. Ws, which has four key... |
| • | Fenton Sells OutWed., Dec. 17, 2014...David Fenton has sold ... |
| • | Ketchum Snags Fenton ProWed., Dec. 3, 2014...Cheryl Damian, a veteran of corporate social responsibility heavyweights Fenton Communications and Cone, has shifted to Ketchum. She'll move from New York to San Francisco... |
| • | Homeland Security PR Hand Books Slot at AirbnbFri., Nov. 28, 2014...House as an assistant press secretary. He earlier worked on the agency front at Fenton Communications. Airbnb critics often cite security concerns as a key sticking point against the service,... |
| • | Murphy Moves to Dewey SquareMon., Nov. 10, 2014...Mandela, Kofi Annan dedicated to finding solutions to knotty international conflicts. Earlier, she was with Fenton Communications, where she did outreach for environmental and progressive clients. ... |
| • | Schnee Joins Fenton as NY GMWed., Apr. 23, 2014...Strategy alum focused on corporate foundations, philanthropy and non-profits, has taken the reins of Fenton 's New York office as general manager. Beth Kitzinger, previously NY GM for the progressive PR... |
| • | Skees Heads West Coast for FentonTue., Dec. 10, 2013...ran her own sustainability PR shop for the past six years, has moved to Fenton in San Francisco as managing director of its West Coast operations. Skees has been running... |
| • | PR Pros, Media, Leaders Reflect on MandelaFri., Dec. 6, 2013...all corners. "Nelson Mandela is the only anger-free human I have ever known," said David Fenton , the veteran progressive PR pro who promoted Mandela's 1990 eight-city visit to the U.S.... |
| • | Protesters Target Bell Pottinger HQ Over FrackingMon., Aug. 19, 2013...Pottinger won’t be able to mislead the British public about fracking," said protester Kerry Fenton . "In truth it's polluting, expensive and dangerous.” Bell Pottinger acknowledged the protest but said its... |
