ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF HERE
At Department of Here, we approach strategic communications with a spirit of hospitality. In today's noisy landscape, we've observed how organizations often focus on immediate demands at the expense of long-term strategic planning. Our mission is to help governments, companies, and nonprofits develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that use every tool and touchpoint at their disposal to create more thoughtful, human centered connections.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
You speak without saying a word.
Your story lives in every interaction.
We ensure each touchpoint communicates your values.
Repetition is key.
Your message gains power through consistent delivery. We help you stay focused on what matters most
in every communication.
There’s opportunity
in chaos.
In a news cycle of competing voices, we anchor your story to cultural trends so it breaks through.
ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE OURSELVES
LEV KUSHNER PARTNER
Lev is the founding partner of Department of Here. A recovering bureaucrat who worked in economic development for NYC and SF, Lev’s past work includes approving contentious projects like Yankee Stadium, the America’s Cup, and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and forging public-private partnerships that amplify civic pride. He is a thought leader on urbanism, economic development, and identity, and his ideas have appeared in Fast Company, CityLab, KQED, and The San Francisco Chronicle.
JON ROMANO PARTNER
For nearly two decades, Jon has advised Governors, municipal leaders, and US Cabinet Secretaries, helping them think strategically, forge partnerships, and stay out of the weeds. Throughout his career, Jon has designed and executed multimillion-dollar strategic communications initiatives across a broad range of issue areas including technology, transportation, health care, finance, politics, and the national debt. A passionate proponent of rebuilding public trust in civic institutions, Jon is determined to make government increasingly hospitality-focused.
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