As a full-service, integrated communications agency, our focus is and always will be working with mission-driven institutions, businesses, and non-profits to create and execute ideas that make a difference.

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Our Team

  • Account Executive

    An organization guru and avid color-coder, Monica loves creating strategic plans from chaos. In her free time she makes YouTube videos, catches up with Internet star “lil bub” and perfects her cake baking abilities.
    Monica Carano

  • Senior Account Supervisor

    Melissa debated between three college majors: social work, communications, and political science. All three came together in her career at Hager Sharp. Now she ponders what to grow in her garden and nicknames for her pit bull.
    Melissa Spade Cristler

  • Production Coordinator

    A true local, long-suffering Bullets/Wizards fan, and self-proclaimed “outgoing introvert”, Martin enjoys other people’s children and pets, and an appetite for travel, screenwriting, YouTube-inspired appliance repairs and European board games.
    Martin Nugent

  • Senior Account Executive

    Ashley is a communicator “for good," using her passion for media, communications strategy, and social media outreach to advance education and human services causes. She's a native of Florida and a proud women's college graduate.
    Ashley Parker

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Our Thinking

  • Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: A Slippery Slope?

    The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that genetic testing company, 23andMe, can inform people of their breast cancer risk linked to three specific BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations—without involving a doctor. These gene mutations are most common in people of Ashkenazi […]

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    The Ugly Side of Social Media Exposed

    Does social media encourage the worst in human nature? Having spent the last decade working in social media, I’ve seen a lot of bad behavior. From nasty Facebook comments to people berating each other in forums, I’ve brushed it off […]

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    What Are Our Options for Addressing Gun Violence?

    Over the past several years, we have seen engagement in social change in the U.S. unlike any that I have seen in my lifetime—from Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ equality to climate change, TimesUp and now gun violence prevention. Last […]

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    Beyond Bedside Manner: Effective Provider-Patient Communications

    Effective communication between provider and patient is a critical component of all patient-centered care. As a health communications professional, I appreciate this fact. As a mother/patient/caregiver, I appreciate it even more. We’ve all had that moment in the doctor’s office […]

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Christina Nichols: WWPR Member Spotlight

WWPR reconnects with Christina Nichols, Hager Sharp’s Director of Strategic Planning and Research & the 2015 Washington PR Woman of the Year. Christina discusses her experience as the honoree and advice for young women in public relations.

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