Equity-First,
Always
Creating community impact for nearly 30 years, D&A has focused on social impact from day one. Equity, inclusion, accessibility, social justice, and elevating the voices of the historically excluded are the values at the heart and soul of all of our work. We are dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting social change. We understand that building trust and real dialogue means meeting people where they are, and sometimes that means bringing the table to them.
OUR MISSION is to build human connections and empower all people to make a transformative change that elevates our communities, creating a more just and equitable society.
OUR VISION is creating meaningful and lasting social change. We are devoted to bridging the needs of diverse communities and our clients’ goals through integrated communications, authentic engagement and public participation programs that create real-world transformation.
Our Leader
DAROLYN DAVIS
Founder and Principal
Darolyn is an award-winning communications professional with more than 35 years of communications excellence to her credit. She oversees day-to-day management of the firm and serves as lead strategist for all agency accounts. Darolyn is a well-respected leader, collaborator and is outcome driven. Highly accomplished, visionary, creative and strategic communications professional with extensive experience in public participation advancing social impact and multicultural inclusion initiatives through an integrated communications approach. A proven advocate, advisor and thought-leader who is known for breakthrough communication and public engagement strategies that drive social change, enhance brand reputation, and strengthen connections with stakeholders. She has an impeccable track record of developing strategic, equity-first communications and public engagement programs for complex planning and environmental and construction projects, civil works infrastructure, waste/wastewater, and community revitalization programs. Since 1997, D&A has been a trusted partner and strategic communications advisor to SFPUC on more than 300 assignments and projects, including its most impactful—the Sewer System Improvement Program and the Clean Water System Improvement Program, launching CleanPowerSF, and establishing the Community Benefits Policy.
Executive Team
Perry Bleecker
Creative Director
Trish Abbot
Sr. Communications Manager
Kitt Grant
Content Strategy
Jenni Wall
Agency Manager
Questions you may have
We work with a variety of clients across industries that have the need to reach people where there are—whether through diverse community engagement or a strategic marketing plan, we would love to meet you and get to know your goals.
We take a collaborative approach to learning what an organization’s objectives and goals are—for both the short and long term. Research and discovery are a key components to getting to know your challenges and strengths, and strategy is the main driver that D&A delivers.
