Sara Krane

Subject Matter | June 7, 2022

Sara works as an associate on Subject Matter’s strategic communications team. In this role, she handles media management and outreach, new business research and message development for a variety of clients. Prior to Subject Matter, Sara worked for the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Art Museum, handled PR for LEWIS Global Communications, and most recently[…]

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Eridania Navarro

Subject Matter | May 24, 2022

Versatile and reliable, Eridania brings more than five years of experience supporting managers and directors in fast-paced environments to Subject Matter’s accounting office. Prior to Subject Matter, she worked as an accounts payable supervisor at CRAssociates, Inc. and, before that, in accounting and hotel management at Marriott Hotels in New Orleans. Her expertise in processes[…]

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Zachary Shapiro

Subject Matter | May 24, 2022

Zach works with the strategic communications team helping clients find their voice and amplify it to the right audience. He’s helped devise media strategies and conduct targeted outreach for a range of clients, from tech startups to conservation campaigns. Before joining Subject Matter, he worked in a similar role at Signal Group. Zach started his[…]

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Stephen Hardesty

Subject Matter | May 24, 2022

Stephen draws on his more than 15 years of experience in website design to build intuitive, robust websites. He currently supports several websites for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and has built interactive tools for our clients as well. Before joining Subject Matter, Stephen worked at Spargo creating an online registration system for large medical[…]

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Chloe Slayter

Subject Matter | April 20, 2022

Chloe works with the strategic communications team to coordinate media outreach campaigns for a range of clients. Before joining Subject Matter, she worked with a communications group in Los Angeles, where she carried out research and analysis to best position clients in the media. She has also interned in both the House and Senate, writing[…]

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Irene Ripley Lyell

Subject Matter | April 19, 2022

As head of the human resources team, Irene oversees all HR programs and projects to support Subject Matter’s award-winning work in delivering top results for clients. Prior to joining Subject Matter, Irene worked at a D.C.-based political and public affairs consulting firm. She oversaw the production team for a number of election cycles, including numerous[…]

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Liz Norton

Subject Matter | April 19, 2022

As Subject Matter’s executive producer, Liz operates from the mindset of “what’s possible?” She loves to build the perfect team to execute work, including video production, photography, motion graphics and editorial. Most of all, she enjoys puzzles and finding solutions. Whether it’s a tiny budget, a tight timeline or a last-minute, late-night need to have[…]

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Vanessa King

Subject Matter | April 7, 2022

Vanessa is an animator who enjoys using experimental techniques to create comedic and introspective animations. Her talent, passion and enthusiasm infuse her work and delight viewers. She creates illustrations and animations for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and also works on motion graphics and storyboarding. Prior to joining Subject Matter, Vanessa was an animator at PBS Kids[…]

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Katharine Lackey

Subject Matter | April 7, 2022

Kat works to guide strategy and content development across Subject Matter’s diverse client set, bringing a passion for storytelling, an extensive expertise in media, and a deep understanding of the inner workings of the Hill. Prior to joining Subject Matter, Kat worked as editor-at-large at CQ Roll Call, where she kept track of all the[…]

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Christiana Littrell

Subject Matter | April 7, 2022

Christiana is a Maryland native and former Terp. She has always had a passion for reading and writing and has a bachelor’s degree in English. Before joining Subject Matter, she spent more than two years supporting marketing needs and managing the behind-the-scenes operations of I Support the Girls, a nonprofit that provides bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene[…]

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