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Anat Gerstein Named to City & State’s 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications

We’re proud to share that Anat Gerstein, President of Anat Gerstein, Inc., has been named to City & State’s 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications list.

For more than 15 years, Anat has helped mission-driven organizations build public support for their work and shape policy through thoughtful advocacy. This recognition reflects the steady leadership and care she brings to every partnership, as well as the trust our clients and collaborators place in our team.

We’re grateful to everyone we work alongside, and we’re honored to continue supporting organizations working for positive change across New York and beyond.
Read the full list here:

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/01/2026-whos-who-political-consulting-communications/410558/?oref=csny-category-lander-top-story#gerstein-anat

anat. Announces Promotions

We’re proud to share two well-earned promotions at anat.

Zac Roy has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Zac leads our Education & Youth Development practice and brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has guided long-term partnerships and high-impact campaigns for K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and youth-serving nonprofits. In 2023, Crain’s New York Business named Zac a “Notable Leader in Advertising, Marketing, and PR.”

Lauren Braithwaite has been promoted to Account Executive. Lauren joined anat. in 2024 and approaches her work with care, curiosity, and strong attention to detail. Before joining the firm, she was a fellow at Just Media, where she worked as a freelance journalist reporting on criminal justice-related issues. She continues to freelance with Just Media and has also served as a student adviser with the Student Leadership Network.

We’re grateful for what Zac and Lauren bring to our clients and our team every day. Congratulations to you both.

anat. Announces the Launch of anat. Digital

A new digital department supporting nonprofits with strategy and execution

Beginning in January 2026, anat. is formally expanding our work to include digital strategy and execution with the launch of anat. Digital.

Nonprofits are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Audiences are more fragmented, attention is harder to earn, and digital channels continue to shape how people learn, engage, participate, and give. In this environment, digital strategy is no longer a “nice to have”—it is central to driving fundraising, advocacy, and sustained community support.

anat. Digital was created to meet this moment. The department is designed to help nonprofits build audiences, deepen engagement, and drive meaningful action by connecting strong strategy to thoughtful, effective execution.

This is an important step forward for our firm, and we expect anat. Digital to continue to grow in the year ahead.

Why we’re launching anat. Digital

For years, our work has been grounded in helping nonprofits reach the people who care most about their missions—and inspiring them to take action. Increasingly, that work lives online across many platforms, formats, and touchpoints.

People discover organizations, share information, make decisions, donate, sign up, volunteer, and show up online. And it’s where organizations build trust over time through consistency, clarity, and relevance.

We launched anat. Digital to provide nonprofits with a dedicated team that can help them:

  • Bring focus and structure to their digital efforts
  • Align digital activity with organizational goals
  • Make smart choices about channels and resources
  • Strengthen day-to-day execution
  • Measure what’s working and improve over time

Our goal is simple: to help nonprofits do digital work that supports their missions and moves their communities forward.

What anat. Digital offers

anat. Digital provides end-to-end digital strategy and execution. Our work is designed to meet organizations where they are—whether they’re building a program from the ground up or strengthening an existing digital ecosystem.

Below is an overview of our multi-channel service areas:

  • Paid campaign strategy and optimization
  • Influencer identification and management
  • Email program development and optimization
  • Website update recommendations
  • Organic social media strategy
  • Measurement and reporting through clear KPIs

Leadership: Digital Director Talya Striph

anat. Digital is led by Digital Director Talya Striph, a digital strategist with a decade of experience in issue advocacy and nonprofit engagement.

Talya has supported nonprofits, coalitions, and philanthropies in building audiences, amplifying missions, and mobilizing supporters. Her work has focused especially on reproductive health, rights, and justice, as well as environmental and sustainability issues.

Before joining anat., Talya served as a digital strategist at BerlinRosen, where her team earned awards and recognitions including PR News’ Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and Observer’s 2024 PR Power List. Her work contributed to efforts to hold Big Tech accountable, advance democracy, and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for progressive candidates and organizations.

Talya brings a steady, thoughtful approach to digital work. She excels at connecting strategy to execution and helping organizations show up clearly in fast-moving environments.

Interested in learning more?

If you’d like to learn more about anat. Digital, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Kara Walsh, Director of Marketing and Business Development
Email: kara@anatgerstein.com

“From Quiet to Quoted: How Nonprofits Build Credibility, Deepen Audience Engagement, and Achieve Organizational Goals.”

Earlier this month, Anat attended The Communications Network’s annual ComNet conference in Denver, where she presented her poster“From Quiet to Quoted: How Nonprofits Build Credibility, Deepen Audience Engagement, and Achieve Organizational Goals.”

Her session explored how thought leadership can help nonprofits elevate their voices, strengthen trust, and create impact

Here are a few insights from her presentation and poster:

  • Trust is your advantage. Even as confidence in many institutions declines, nonprofits remain among the most trusted. That trust gives nonprofit leaders a powerful opportunity to shape public conversations.
  • Thought leadership can come from anywhere. Whether it’s a CEO or a program staff member, anyone with a clear point of view and authentic voice can be a thought leader.
  • Be strategic and consistent. Building credibility takes time—it should connect to organizational goals like growth, advocacy, or fundraising, and be guided by a clear plan.
  • Know your audience. Identify who you want to reach, what they care about, and where they seek information—then meet them there through media, digital channels, and speaking opportunities.
  • Amplify and act. Share your perspectives widely, celebrate recognition, and use each opportunity to spark the next one.

As Anat emphasized, thought leadership is a continuous cycle: anticipate opportunities, contribute your perspective, amplify your message, and drive action.

When done intentionally, this work helps nonprofits move from quiet to quoted—standing out as credible, trusted voices for change.

Anat Gerstein Named One of PoliticsNY & amNY’s 2025 Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying

We’re proud to share that our Founder and President, Anat Gerstein, has been recognized by PoliticsNY and amNY as one of the 2025 Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying.

This list honors leaders of New York’s top PR and lobbying firms who dedicate their careers to helping clients share their stories and make an impact across the city and state.

With more than two decades of experience in government, advocacy, health care communications, and nonprofit strategy, Anat has built our firm into a trusted partner for mission-driven organizations. She brings care, integrity, and strategic insight to every relationship — and puts her whole heart into helping clients strengthen communities and advance equity.

“If your north star is always doing right by your people, your clients, and your colleagues, you will succeed.” – Anat Gerstein

We’re thrilled to see Anat’s leadership and dedication recognized among New York’s most influential communicators.

Karin Venegas Featured on The PR Podcast

Our Vice President of Arts & Culture, Karin Venegas, recently joined The PR Podcast to share her insights on how storytelling can help cultural institutions build momentum, connect with audiences, and create lasting impact.

In the episode, Karin discusses the power of purpose-driven communication in the arts and how strategic PR can inspire communities and strengthen engagement for museums, theaters, and cultural organizations.

Listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pr-podcast/id1528904589?i=1000730387537