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The Denterlein team, journalists and journalism students at Northeastern University were honored to hear from Boston Globe Editor Nancy Barnes on Nov. 19 for the third annual Jack Thomas Lecture. The realities and challenges of leading a newsroom in the chaotic information world we find ourselves now living in, and what the next generation of reporters will need to succeed in finding and presenting the truth, were key themes, as we’ll explore further below.

As part of our blog series exploring how Massachusetts can build on our strengths in turbulent times, Denterlein president Diana Pisciotta shares thoughts on the communications questions leaders face in this current moment.

For 86 years, Jewish Vocational Service Boston (JVS) has been a pivotal force in supporting individuals–including immigrants from around the world–towards financial independence. Through training programs, skills development, and English-language education, JVS Boston helps the people it serves secure new or better employment opportunities in high-growth industries and realize the American Dream. Kira Khazatsky, whose family was served by JVS Boston when they fled the Soviet Union in the 1980s, is JVS Boston’s CEO.

What makes a shared space like a park or waterfront more than just patches of green and blue in our communities? It’s the stories we tell about them, the connections we foster within them, and the actions we inspire to protect and invigorate them.

Positioning Your Organization:

At team Denterlein, we take deep joy in our work – elevating the best work of interesting people, organizations and movements. This year, it felt especially meaningful to reflect on our clients’ biggest successes of the year and a little about our own favorite memories of the year as well. We invite you to settle in with a mug or glass of your favorite beverage as we bring you Denterlein’s “24 for ’24,” with our thanks to all our clients and friends for the opportunity to collaborate and support your brand.

Denterlein announced today that Katherine Adam has been elevated to senior vice president and managing director of the firm’s public affairs practice. The new role creates a more formal structure to support Denterlein’s longstanding issues-based communications work in public policy, advocacy, regulatory affairs, and community engagement.

This is an exciting week for members of the Denterlein public affairs team as Geri Denterlein, Katherine Adam, and Mike Schiano head to Washington, D.C., to participate in the New England Council’s annual Washington Leaders’ Conference.

By Katherine Adam