Team

  • Karen Dahl

    PARTNER

    Karen is a decisive leader with expertise in building and sustaining complex partnerships, launching new initiatives, and improving operations. She has a unique ability to formulate creative solutions to longstanding challenges and is committed to transparency and equity in communication, policy, and programming. 

    Karen is currently embedded at a global philanthropy where she manages partnerships with local governments committed to using innovation to solve their most pressing challenges. Previously, she was appointed by President Biden to lead AmeriCorps’ COVID-19 response. During her tenure, she helped the agency secure more than $1.4 billion and drove the creation and execution of Public Health AmeriCorps, through which thousands of AmeriCorps members have served the public health needs of communities across the country.

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  • Brian Reich

    PARTNER

    Brian is a strategist and speechwriter for executive leaders at global brands, media companies, startups, nonprofits, political, and advocacy organizations. He speaks regularly on the impact of media and technology on society and gives keynote speeches on these and other topics for major conferences and events. 

    Brian currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning and Director of Speechwriting at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He was appointed by President Biden to oversee and execute messaging for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and other Administration officials. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Branding and Marketing for Murmuration, an education organization that uses data and technology to advocate for change. Prior to that, he led communications strategy for United Bid 2026, the team responsible for bringing the World Cup to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Testimonials

  • "Karen brings this amazing blend of creativity and imagination combined with brutal pragmatism that I have rarely encountered."

    — Meg A.

  • "Brian is excellent at developing media strategies and communicating effectively with a wide audience."

    — Phoebe P.

  • "Karen played a critical role in elevating the organization's profile, recruited great talent for the team, and managed external vendors and partners who helped us accomplish our mission."

    — Myung L.

  • "Businesses, communities and ultimately lives are changed because of Brian's insights and actions."

    — Doug W.

  • "I learned so much from Karen about creating and preserving an organization's brand, telling its story, and elevating its profile."

    —Deb J.

  • "Brian is creative, strategic, and goes all out, every time. He's fun to work with, tireless, and an asset to any team, project, or company lucky enough to have him."

    — Shayna E.

  • "Karen is an excellent functional leader in operations and communications, and an excellent people manager who inspires loyalty, autonomy, and belonging."

    —Amanda S.

  • "Brian gave us the confidence we needed to move forward in new territory."

    — Joseph P.