About Us

Kelly blends strategic vision with real-world communications expertise to help clients build trust, drive change, and connect with their audiences. With more than 20 years of experience across multiple sectors, she’s led media relations, crisis communications, and PR strategies for national organizations, always with a focus on outcomes that matter.

Kelly brings deep expertise in executive communications, internal engagement, media relations, and public-private partnership (P3) messaging. Prior to co-founding D&Y, Kelly held senior leadership roles at prominent nonprofits in Washington, D.C., where she managed high-profile initiatives and partnered closely with executive teams to drive organizational change. She also served as Director of Communications for one of the nation’s largest P3 developers, overseeing efforts such as national media relations and resident communications. Throughout her career, Kelly has been a trusted spokesperson in crisis scenarios, helping organizations safeguard their reputations and communicate with clarity during critical moments.

Lauren helps businesses rethink what it means to outsource their marketing and proposal needs. With over 15 years of experience supporting firms ranging from start-ups to billion-dollar enterprises, Lauren brings big-picture strategy and creative execution to every project. She knows great marketing isn’t about buzzwords—it’s about connection, clarity, and smart execution.

At D&Y, Lauren leads with a mindset grounded in possibility and precision. She works side-by-side with clients to clarify goals, craft messaging that resonates, and build materials that win business. Whether it's designing a brand, launching a campaign, or managing a proposal from kickoff to submission, Lauren’s approach is equal parts strategic and hands-on.

Before co-founding D&Y, Lauren served as Strategic Marketing Manager for one of North America’s leading public-private partnership (P3) infrastructure developers, where she played a pivotal role in winning and positioning multi-billion-dollar projects.