Claudette Wesley

CLAUDETTE WESLEY

Account Director

CLAUDETTE WESLEY

Account Director

Claudette is an experienced communicator who excels at developing and executing campaigns for trade associations, agencies and the federal government. In her role as account director, Claudette manages the day-to-day responsibilities of implementing communication strategies for her clients while keeping her teams up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.

Prior to joining ROKK, Claudette connected teams across disciplines to create digital advocacy campaigns that not only resulted in measurable action from their target audiences, but also provided her clients with insight on the impact of the capabilities helping them  fine tune their messaging strategies and better understand their audiences.

WHY CLAUDETTE BELONGS IN THE ROOM

01

She is committed to doing the right thing.

Claudette is widely recognized for her commitment to tolerance and equity. She strives to maintain a sense of mindfulness, ensuring that all of her actions are guided by the utmost integrity and ethical standards.

02

She knows how to maneuver through changing priorities.

Having worked with several large clients with extensive reach, Claudette understands how quickly things can change and the impact that changes can make. She is skilled at pivoting and leading teams through challenging and unexpected situations to achieve success.

03

She keeps people first.

Claudette empowers people to be authentic and connects to those she interacts with by recognizing their humanity. Whether it be a friend, a colleague or a client, Claudette believes that finding strength in what makes us unique is critical to achieving lasting impact.

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ALMA MATER:

The Illustrious Morgan State University, GO BEARS!

STREAMING OR CABLE:

Streaming, waiting a week for a new episode is a thing of the past.

CREAM OR SUGAR:

Lots of both

FUN FACT

Claudette is a great cook, but only enjoys cooking for occasions. If you catch her any day during November or December, you have a great chance of being offered limited edition treats!

JENNA WHITE

Account Director

JENNA WHITE

Account Director

Jenna has run successful advertising campaigns ranging from political to public interest and from hyperlocal to national. A native Texan, her first foray into government and politics was as Governor of Texas Girls State, a program that gives youth an opportunity to learn about government through performing the same duties as real officeholders. 

As an Account Director for Digital and Paid Media, Jenna prides herself on producing results and providing good counsel. She has worked across multiple digital offerings, including Connected TV, Programmatic Display, Search and Social Media. From the smallest to the largest campaigns, Jenna plans and guides digital strategy to meet client goals at every stage.

At ROKK, Jenna helps clients reach key audiences through effective digital communication. Her problem-solving skills allow her to take advantage of every tool in the digital arsenal.

WHY JENNA BELONGS IN THE ROOM

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ANNALEIGH MILLS

DATA & INSIGHTS DIRECTOR

ANNALEIGH MILLS

DATA & INSIGHTS DIRECTOR

Annaleigh is an insights-driven strategist with a sharp eye for emerging trends and a deep commitment to data-informed decision making. She brings a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research, along with expertise in data science and predictive analytics, to uncover the stories behind the numbers to shape effective communication and reputation strategies. 

Annaleigh joined us from global communications consultancy, APCO, where she was part of the AI & Intelligence team. There, she developed data-informed approaches across a range of strategic and analytical challenges. She is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to turn complexity into clarity and helping organizations move forward with confidence and stay ahead.

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BRIGITTA GEGENHEIMER

ART DIRECTOR

BRIGITTA GEGENHEIMER

ART DIRECTOR

Brigitta, whose curious nature and interest in building and creating things developed at a young age, has a passion for newness that disrupts the market and with the perfect blend of design and story. She’s a “full stack” creative thinker who’s equally strong at developing creative strategy, filling a wall (or screen) with strong concepts and executing with precision. 

As a Graphic Designer and early adopter of the latest design trends, Brigitta uses her talents to create compelling graphics, videos and collateral that achieve client messaging objectives and deliver the win.

WHY BRIGITTA BELONGS IN THE ROOM

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STREAMING NEWS

Podcasts

FUN FACT

Brigitta climbed (and summited!) Mt. Kilimanjaro with her dad in 2019.

HAMZA AKHTAR

Senior Account Executive

HAMZA AKHTAR

Senior Account Executive

Hamza is a dynamic and results-driven account executive with international communications experience and a passion for storytelling. From developing comprehensive strategies to creating impactful content, Hamza has developed an in-depth understanding of strategic communications and media relations.

As a Senior Account Executive, Hamza has a proven track record for writing and placing thought pieces in top tier outlets like The Hill and The Washington Post and driving engagement across platforms for a number of issue and brand focused organizations.

In his previous roles, Hamza has honed his skills in marketing, business development and branding, working in hospitality and the nonprofit sector in his hometown of Islamabad, Pakistan. 

When not strategizing PR campaigns, Hamza enjoys keeping up with latest industry trends, geopolitics, playing music and fashioning himself as an amateur film critic.

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KATIE BEAUDET

Senior Account Executive

KATIE BEAUDET

Senior Account Executive

Katie has always been fascinated by the way in which organizations communicate and seeks to uncover the strategic rationale behind these communication decisions. Her experience and enthusiasm for public affairs provides her a unique perspective that informs her work at ROKK. 

As a Senior Account Executive, Katie works with multiple account teams, staying updated on client interests through research and media monitoring, strengthening media relationships and coverage, and drafting and editing written materials such as press releases, client memos and marketing presentations.

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BRIANNA CUMMINGS

Senior Account Executive

BRIANNA CUMMINGS

Senior Account Executive

Brianna is a creative public relations professional with four years of communications experience. Her strong writing skills and personable nature make her invaluable to clients.

Brianna has experience working across various clients, brainstorming communications strategies, developing press material and landing coverage in outlets like the New York Times, USA Today, CBS News, and others. In addition to media relations, Brianna has experience with content creation, social media management, event planning and research.

Brianna graduated from Brandeis University where she studied International and Global Studies and English. She was a member of the Brandeis debate team and the campus chapter of Cru.

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ADAM KAWUT

Senior Account Executive

ADAM KAWUT

Senior Account Executive

Adam’s in-depth agency experience and digital skill sets enable him to bring a strategic and holistic approach to ROKK. He joined ROKK Solutions after leading projects in industries and sectors ranging from autism therapy to transportation policy representing both sides of the aisle. As a project manager, Adam has tenured experience within the Beltway, bringing to life full stack website builds and running ad campaigns for think tanks and coalitions alike.

In his role as Senior Account Executive, Adam writes thought pieces, social media posts and identifies opportune moments for media relations on behalf of clients. Notably, composing a client’s overarching strategy is his specialty.

Adam earned his Bachelor’s degree from American University, where he studied Journalism and was a competitive member of the Varsity Men’s Swim Team.

WHY ADAM BELONGS IN THE ROOM

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MOLLY NICHOLSON

Senior Account Executive

MOLLY NICHOLSON

Senior Account Executive

Molly is a seasoned digital strategist who knows paid campaigns end-to-end. With experience on digital programs of all shapes and sizes, she designs paid media plans that don’t just throw money into an ad platform but rather elevate a brand with consistent and targeted messaging. 

Molly has developed and executed digital ad strategies for many political candidates and causes. She’s raised millions of dollars for various causes and candidates via direct-to-consumer paid media ads across a wide variety of ad platforms. In addition to fundraising, Molly has advised a variety of political and nonprofit clients as they built out their full-funnel marketing strategies, resulting in her team winning the 2023 Reed Digital Agency of the Year.

WHY MOLLY BELONGS IN THE ROOM

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YAEL SHAMOUILIAN

Senior Account Executive

YAEL SHAMOUILIAN

Senior Account Executive

Yael is an adept aggregator of information. By monitoring the news cycle, trends and zeitgeist, she offers solid counsel on how to best capitalize on what is going on in the world. She develops relationships with reporters who matter to her clients and has secured key coverage in the Washington Post, Defense News, The New York Times and Axios.

Yael most recently played a key role in developing thought leadership, strategic counsel and stakeholder engagement at Hill and Knowlton where she gained hands-on experience providing on-the-ground support for defense and technology clients at major industry conferences.

She also served as a senior research analyst for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a bipartisan organization advocating for the U.S.-Israel relationship. In AIPAC’s Policy & Government Affairs Department, she authored regular analysis publications and tracked developments affecting U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East while developing relationships with key stakeholders across Beltway media outlets, policymakers and legislators. Yael also worked on a congressional campaign and at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a D.C.-based think tank.

Yael earned her bachelor’s degree from American University’s School of International Service, specializing in foreign policy and national security in the Middle East and a minor in Israel Studies.

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