About Us

Jilissa

Director of Operations

Jilissa brings over a decade of operational experience across multiple industries, specializing in backend systems, workflow design, and process implementation. She uses her background in psychology to build strategies that resonate with both internal teams and targeted audiences to drive measurable results.

Since becoming Director of Operations in 2024, Jilissa has become an integral part of the team. She manages all sales platforms, helps produce Proven Media Solutions’ weekly show Cracking the Comms Code, and plans and executes top-of-funnel strategy.

Kerri

Director of Public Affairs

Kerri has been organizing and managing coalitions in Washington, D.C. and across the country for over 30 years. A nationally-recognized public policy expert who has testified to Congress, she was Senior Policy Analyst for the Alliance for American Manufacturing and served two Congressional appointments as a Commissioner to the U.S. China Economic & Security Commission.

An experienced communications and media expert, Kerri has also held senior executive roles with multiple national organizations like State Policy Network and the American Conservative Union.

After decades building bipartisan coalitions, Kerri joined Proven Media Solutions to help businesses, nonprofits, and advocates make an impact in Washington, DC and in the states. Clients will benefit from her strong sense of strategy, ability to develop messaging for fast-moving issues, and influencer allies who can be powerful voices for change.

Jordan

Director of Special Projects

Jordan has spent more than a decade leading influence and media campaigns in the nonprofit and political arenas. Starting his career as regional political director for Susana Martinez, America’s first female Hispanic governor, he oversaw all operations for 18 counties.

After moving to Washington, D.C. Jordan spent nearly eight years at Stand Together Communications and The Institute for Justice, directing multi-state campaigns that reduced regulatory burdens for small businesses, expanded educational opportunities for families, and advanced economic liberty across the country.

A small business owner in the athletics and sports marketing spaces, Jordan brings strategic vision to Proven Media Solutions’ clients and technological efficiencies to our internal operations. His ability to guide stakeholders to focus on a single objective and then cohesively execute means clients will have a headache-free experience from Day One.

Robert

Director of Accounts

As Director of Accounts, Robert brings two decades of strategic communications and operations management to Proven Media Solutions. He specializes in building messaging narratives and developing outside-the-box solutions, combining long-term vision with execution to achieve today’s objectives.

Robert’s extensive background includes healthcare business development, political campaign consulting, nonprofit executive leadership, and managing day-to-day operations for a private equity firm. His experience is felt across all of Proven Media Solutions’ operations, including developing client strategy, conducting media outreach, fact-checking content, and building repeatable processes.

He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Duggan

Writer

Duggan has been writing everything from political theory to legal briefs to op-eds for the last five years, winning recognition for his writing and research in the form of prominent fellowships and internships. A finalist for a U.S. Supreme Court internship, he brings a deep knowledge of American history and politics to Proven Media Solutions’ clients.

After finishing legal internships at two of Washington, D.C.’s most prominent think tanks, where he worked directly under several prominent scholars, Duggan was a freelance op-ed writer for Touchdown Strategies. His ability to quickly understand complex topics and turn them into customized drafts helps our clients’ thought leadership stay ahead of the news cycle.

Jasper

Director of Content

Jasper has spent more than two decades working as a journalist, public relations consultant, and content leader. He has a deep grounding in all aspects of media relations formed by multiple leadership roles in British media outlets before branching out to digital media and launching an independent news website.

As technology and science editor for two of the United Kingdom’s largest mainstream media outlets, The Sun and The Metro, he oversaw global news teams whose stories generated tens of millions of views. His work has appeared in U.S.-based media like Forbes and The New York Post. In early 2025, he was part of an IBM panel on creating compelling stories in the era of AI.

Since expanding beyond full-time journalism, Jasper has crafted content for global companies like McKinsey, Accenture, and EY as well as working with agencies like Eclat and Code Red. He joins Proven Media Solutions to transform clients’ big ideas into even bigger headlines to achieve strategic goals.

Dennis

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Dennis is a 40-year veteran of small business start-ups. A graduate of Bentley College (University) and a lifelong entrepreneur, he has founded successful companies in several industries. Two of his companies have reached millions of dollars in annual sales. Among his accomplishments, Dennis’ marketing program for one of his recent start-ups has received multiple awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.

Dennis has been an adjunct professor of business plans and financial planning as well as a consultant for small businesses across New England. He brings business planning and branding expertise to Proven Media Solutions’ clients.

Dustin

Founder

Dustin founded Proven Media Solutions to help clients make an impact by getting in the press. Drawing on 20 years as a writer, journalist, and PR consultant, he has developed an approach that secures media coverage in diverse industries like financial technology, healthcare, education, and politics.

Dustin’s journalism and commentary have appeared over 3,500 times, including in national media outlets like The Washington Post, Forbes, and USA TODAY. This experience laid the foundation for becoming a key communications advisor to several national non-profits and Director of Communications for a national trade association before starting Proven Media Solutions in 2018.

At Proven Media Solutions, Dustin has built a skilled team that turns narratives into successful media campaigns, and helps clients reach target audiences by developing long-term strategies, crafting compelling content, and securing coverage in trusted media outlets.

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