meet the team
Alicia brown — StrategIc communications
Alicia Brown is a strategic communicator and public relations expert specializing in transformative messaging, media placement, and business development. As Principal Consultant of Influential AAB LLC, she helps organizations and brands navigate complex landscapes with precision targeting and creative storytelling. Known as “The Client Whisperer,” Alicia has successfully positioned niche brands and underrepresented voices in top-tier media and major industry events. A founding member of Legacy CORE, she is also committed to economic empowerment, cannabis advocacy, and social impact. Her expertise spans media strategy, crisis management, and brand elevation, earning recognition for her contributions to social justice and philanthropy.
Jennifer M. Boll — Legal strategy
Harris Beach Murtha
A seasoned lawyer who works with nonprofit organizations to precisely navigate legal complexities, risk management, and board governance.
Michael Braithwaite — Narrative Change, Workplace Values
Next Big Thing Consulting
Michael specializes in narrative transformation, workplace culture, and strategic messaging that makes an impact without making waves. She helps organizations communicate and activate values in a way that resonates across all audiences, internally and externally. Certified in Hope-Based Communications, she brings 15 years of brain science-backed framing to the table.
Matthew charles davis — Public relations and crisis communications
MattDavisComms
Matt Davis is a former investigative journalist who survived death threats related to his work covering law enforcement corruption. He is an international leader in crisis communications, PR, and media strategy, and has shaped narratives for major organizations. Whether it’s talking points, press releases, or damage control, he’s the person you want on speed dial when the heat is on.
Tracey Henry — PR And strategic communicaitons
Tracey Henry is a seasoned public relations strategist and founder of Tracey Henry Consulting (THC), a boutique firm specializing in media relations, brand consulting, and strategic marketing. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked across lifestyle, health and wellness, culinary, nightlife, and cannabis industries, securing high-impact media placements—including a rare New York Times “hat trick.” After a personal battle with cancer, Tracey refocused her work on uplifting unique people, brands, and industries she believes in. A recognized advocate for social justice, she was honored by the California Legislature Assembly for her work on National Expungement Week.
Fay Schofield — Social Media
Catnip Communications
Fay is the founder of Catnip Comms, a digital marketing agency with UK and US arms, and leads a team that crafts and executes innovative campaigns tailored specifically for the nonprofit sector. She specializes in developing integrated strategies that combine social media, community engagement, influencer outreach, digital branding, content strategy, online fundraising, and comprehensive campaign planning.
Sarah westlake — Storytelling, communications, messaging
Flannel & Blade
Westlake is a storytelling expert and messaging strategist who can cut through the noise. She works with nonprofits to shape narratives, sharpen messaging, and craft communications that get results. The founder of a strategic communications agency with decades of experience, Westlake helms D.O.N.E with compassion and strategic expertise.