Our Team

Danny founded Markstein in 2003 and brings 20+ years of high-profile communications experience with clients ranging from NASA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to leading corporations, state agencies and nonprofits. He has navigated complex issues, crisis events and earned media campaigns across virtually every sector and done it with fearless optimism. Danny treats every new client engagement like an adventure, rallying the team with genuine excitement, passion and a bias toward bold ideas that actually move the needle.

Chris brings 20+ years of experience developing creative and digital systems that make complex programs feel effortless for clients, partners and end users alike. After shaping creative for national media platforms, he now brings that same high-caliber instinct to economic development and public-sector campaigns across digital, print, video and interactive. Our resident creative unicorn, Chris pairs dazzling visuals with sharp business acumen to deliver work that truly moves the needle.

Hillary brings 15+ years of public service and organizational leadership to Markstein’s business development efforts. Her background in stakeholder coordination, inter-agency communication and program execution gives her a rare ability to identify the right opportunities and build the right relationships. She understands how complex organizations work from the inside — and uses that insight to connect clients with solutions that align goals, strengthen partnerships and drive meaningful results.

Angela builds trust and visibility through mission-driven storytelling, guiding campaigns from strategy through execution with rare grace and precision. With a background in crisis communications, ESG media relations and advocacy, she understands how to shape narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, from community stakeholders to C-suite decision makers. Angela shepherds projects from kickoff to completion, making even the most complex engagements feel smooth and intentional.

Pat is Markstein’s creative mastermind, a branding, video and animation specialist who transforms strategic vision into work that truly sticks. He has brought campaigns for healthcare, nonprofit, sports and economic development clients to life through thoughtful, multimedia storytelling that blends design flair with business purpose. Pat routinely raises the bar, delivering visuals and concepts that don’t just look exceptional, they perform. When you need creative that earns attention, Pat’s the one building it.

Katie is Markstein’s award-winning wordsmith, and our sacred rule is simple: if it’s going anywhere, send it to Katie first. She elevates every piece of content she touches, crafting audience-focused messages that resonate even when the topic is complex or sensitive. From crisis communications to earned media to long-form storytelling, she brings a strategic eye that ensures every word has purpose and every message lands with clarity, care and credibility that builds lasting trust.

Jo-Leigh architects integrated digital strategies that don’t just reach audiences, they move them. She translates data on mentions, sentiment, demographics and trends into actionable PR and marketing plans that strengthen reputation, guide messaging and help organizations stay ahead of what’s next. Our digital mastermind, she builds ecosystems where every channel works harder because of the others. Watching one of her integrated plans deliver exponential results feels nothing short of masterful.

Sarah English quite literally runs Markstein, aligning cross-functional teams, managing complex timelines and ensuring polished, on-time delivery across every engagement. With her at the helm, projects move seamlessly from kickoff to launch, with every detail accounted for and every stakeholder in sync. Her ability to orchestrate moving parts with precision and calm keeps the whole operation humming, giving clients the confidence that what’s promised will be delivered beautifully and on schedule.

Sonny is a strategic communicator with 10+ years of experience in public relations, crisis response and reputation management across both public and private sectors. He brings sharp instincts and steady leadership to high-pressure environments where information moves fast and precision matters. His expertise in earned media, real-time media monitoring and message development helps organizations stay ahead of the story and communicate with the kind of clarity and credibility that builds long-term trust.

Cat keeps Markstein’s creative and production engine running with precision and an exceptional eye for detail. With a background in photography, she brings a visual sensibility to project management that helps her spot opportunities and potential pitfalls that others miss. She oversees all trafficking and production services for the creative team, ensuring every deliverable is perfectly timed and flawlessly executed. One part logistics maestro, one part quality guardian, Cat is the reason things land the way they’re supposed to.

Zach is Markstein’s numbers-and-insights expert, bringing a sharp analytical mindset and a talent for turning complex financial data into clear, business-relevant strategy. As a CPA with experience in public accounting and financial analysis, he works to uncover efficiencies, organize critical data and make smarter decisions backed by meaningful insight. Zach combines technical precision with a naturally collaborative approach, making even the most data-heavy challenges feel approachable and actionable.