Trusted Communication Advisers
Launched in 2009, Dale Curtis Communications provides public relations and content services to corporate and nonprofit clients who need expert help in honing their messages, gaining positive visibility and advancing their agendas, particularly in the public affairs sphere.
Founder and CEO Dale Curtis offers more than 30 years of Washington communications experience, including senior positions in government, business and the media. He is supported by a team of communications and policy experts bringing decades of combined experience and well-developed skills in a range of issues and tactics.
Trusted Communication Advisers
Launched in 2009, Dale Curtis Communications provides public relations and content services to corporate and nonprofit clients who need expert help in honing their messages, gaining positive visibility and advancing their agendas, particularly in the public affairs sphere.
Founder and CEO Dale Curtis offers more than 30 years of Washington communications experience, including senior positions in government, business and the media. He is supported by a team of communications and policy experts bringing decades of combined experience and well-developed skills in a range of issues and tactics.
THE DCC EXPERIENCE
DCC works with leading companies, associations, and nonprofits that need additional communications support in public relations, public affairs, and business-to-government (B2G) marketing and positioning.
Each and every one of our clients benefit from a thorough analysis of its unique PR strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and we carefully develop the best messaging and communications tactics to advance your agenda.
We offer several key advantages over many other PR firms:
- Broad experience in government, industry, and the media;
- An ability to offer both strategic advice and flawless tactical performance across many functions;
- Deep knowledge of public policy issues;
- Proactive, senior-level attention; and
- Excellent value for your investment.
Meet our team
Meet our team
DALE CURTIS — FOUNDER & CEO
Dale offers clients more than 30 years of experience in Washington, D.C.-focused communications, including senior positions in industry, government, and the news media. He has developed and led the execution of award-winning communications strategies for organizations of all sizes, with deep experience in technology, telecommunications, national security, public safety, environment, energy, education, and global issues. He has written, edited, produced, and/or published hundreds of articles, reports, ads, and other pieces in print, video, and online venues.
Independent communications consultant and entrepreneur
In-house PR chief for a global industry association
Senior account leader in two top PR agencies, with clients including the Business Software Alliance (BSA), SAP, Qwest, the High-Tech Digital TV Coalition, and CTIA
News editor and business executive at National Journal Group
Press secretary and speechwriter in the US House and White House
Experience working with dozens of executives in government, business, and nonprofits
International experience in Europe, Asia, and Latin America
Degrees from Harvard College and The George Washington University
Marsha Smith — director of operations
Marsha worked at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington for more than 10 years prior to joining DCC in 2014. During her time as Associate Executive Director for the YMCA, she was responsible for leading teams in program management, business, human resources, marketing, special events, volunteering, senior services, and facilities and properties. At DCC, Marsha leads administration, accounting, human resources, and operations planning.
Jennifer K. Bridgman — Senior STRATEGIST
As an experienced communications strategist, marketing advisor, and copywriter, Jennifer partners with clients to develop and implement communications initiatives that support key business objectives. Over her 20-year career, she has advised professional and industry associations, nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and professional services firms.
Prior to joining DCC, Jennifer was the director of marketing and communications for a 500-attorney, AmLaw 100 global law firm in Washington, DC, and was communications and PR manager for a 200-attorney regional law firm with offices in Washington and Minneapolis,
She previously was a senior communications specialist for one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the country and held a variety of copywriting and communications roles for a Fortune 500 financial services organization.
Jennifer has earned honors from the International Association of Business Communicators; the Legal Marketing Association; and the Association of Women in Communications. She also was honored by Minnesota Lawyer for legal marketing excellence. She has a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College.
CHRISTOPHER “TOPHE” THORNE — SENIOR Associate
As a senior associate at DCC, Tophe is involved in every facet of client work, including client engagement, project management, writing and editing, media relations, media monitoring, grassroots advocacy campaigns, and social media strategy and content.
Before joining DCC, Tophe worked at Broadreach PR, a boutique strategic communications firm in Portland, Maine, and at BCW in Washington, DC, where he worked with the Direct Impact practice to execute hyperlocal grassroots campaigns for their clients. He also previously worked on Nadia Hashimi's congressional campaign in Maryland and in the office of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), his hometown member of Congress.
Residing in Portland, Maine, Tophe earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) and Public Relations & Strategic Communications from American University.