LINK is a is a full-service, DC-based social impact firm, with a focus on strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. We are committed to our clients and their communities, which is captured in our name: LINK (Local Insight. National Know-how.) As a firm that grows out of a strong legacy of doing work for causes that matter, we combine big firm knowledge of national and international trends with a “hyperlocal” approach that prioritizes access and personal attention for our clients. We only take on work that has a deep connection  with our mission-based approach to our shared communities. By understanding and respecting the communities in which we operate, we help our clients create and apply the right tools and strategies to translate challenges into opportunities for hyperlocal success.

We provide high-touch and high-tech expertise and personalized assistance in public and media relations, marketing and communications, community relations, branding, online engagement, digital strategy, event management, and creative services for corporate, government, nonprofit, and association clients.

LINK was recently named to Inc. Magazine’s exclusive 2021 Best In Business List of “Companies That Have Gone Above & Beyond to Make A Positive Impact in the World” and awarded Mentoring Program of the Year at the prestigious PR News Diversity Awards. LINK was featured on Inc. magazine’s 2019, 2020, and 2022 Inc. 5000 list as one of the most successful and fastest growing companies in America, named Large PR Firm of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter, celebrated as a Best Place to Work by the Business Journals, and rated a Top Place to Work in PR by PR News. LINK was also certified as one of Fatherly’s Best Places to Work for New Dads.

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Michael Akin

Sheena Pegarido

Jamal Holtz

Corey Barenbrugge

The Communications and Engagement team at LINK Strategic Partners is responsible for devising and executing comprehensive communication strategies that connect clients with their target audiences. This team focuses on stakeholder engagement, public and media relations, community relations, and digital strategy. By leveraging both high-touch personal attention and high-tech solutions, they ensure effective messaging, branding, and outreach, translating challenges into opportunities for hyperlocal success. The team’s expertise facilitates impactful engagement and fosters positive community relationships for various corporate, government, nonprofit, and association clients.

Communications and Engagement

The Leadership Team at LINK Strategic Partners spearheads the firm’s vision and strategic direction, ensuring all operations align with our mission-based approach. This team, comprising the President, Vice President of Communications and Events, and Chief Operating Officer & Senior Strategist, oversees high-level decision-making and strategic planning. They drive initiatives across public relations, stakeholder engagement, and community relations, fostering a collaborative and impactful work environment that translates community challenges into opportunities for hyperlocal success.

Leadership Team

The Project Management and Coordination Team at LINK Strategic Partners oversees the planning, execution, and completion of various client projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This team collaborates closely with clients and internal departments to coordinate efforts, allocate resources effectively, and mitigate risks. They also ensure high-quality outcomes through consistent communication, stakeholder engagement, and by managing digital content and design requirements to support strategic initiatives.

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LINK Strategic Partners

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Communications and Engagement

Leadership Team

Project Management and Coordination Team

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