Celebrating Our PRNEWS People of the Year Honorees
We’re thrilled to announce that two of our own—Kavita Tomlinson, SVP of Strategy and Media Relations, and Annie Tressler, Account Supervisor—have been named to the PRNEWS People of the Year list! Kavita was recognized as a Media Relations Titan for her trusted partnerships with journalists and her ability to reposition brands through impactful storytelling. Annie was honored as One to Watch, already making her mark as a rising star in the industry with under seven years of experience. Their recognition is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and leadership they bring to our team every day.
Honoring a Media Relations Leader: Kavita Tomlinson
As Senior Vice President of Strategy and Media Relations, Kavita Tomlinson has been recognized by PRNEWS as a “Media Relations Titan”, a distinction that reflects her rare ability to translate deeply technical, often overlooked issues into stories that shape public understanding.
Kavita is known for her calm, rigorous, deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling. She listens for nuance, identifies the signals others miss, and reframes complex topics like infrastructure resilience, quantum computing, climate adaptation, and geospatial AI into narratives with urgency and clarity. Her ability to turn complexity into coverage is one reason global leaders and prominent thinkers request to work with her.
Her relationship-driven approach is equally respected by journalists and creators across formats. Producers at CNN, Bloomberg, Armchair Expert, Washington Post Live, and Substackers and YouTubers trust her instincts and originality. Inside DEY., she is a mentor, a strategist, and a cultural anchor who elevates the work of every team she touches.
Recognizing Rising Influence: Annie Tressler
Named “One to Watch”, Annie Tressler brings sharp editorial judgment, cultural fluency, and a remarkable instinct for influence to her role as Account Supervisor. Fewer than seven years into her career, Annie has already shaped major narratives across gender equity, global health, AI, and democracy for institutions including the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Her background in newsroom communications at The New York Times informs her strategic precision and deep understanding of how ideas travel. Annie has secured coverage in Vogue, The New York Times, and politically influential YouTube formats, while also forging relationships that shape long term narrative impact.
At DEY., Annie is often the person teams turn to when a story needs sharpening or a new angle. Her curiosity, clarity, and collaborative leadership raise the creative bar across our work, helping clients enter conversations with relevance and authority.
A Moment of Pride for the DEY. Team
These honors underscore the strength of DEY.’s approach to influence and strategic communications. Kavita and Annie exemplify what it means to practice high-impact storytelling rooted in rigor, humanity, and purpose. Their work moves ideas across sectors, platforms, and audiences, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
For clients and partners, their leadership is one more reminder of what dedicated, thoughtful communications can make possible.