Clear Communication When the Stakes Are High.

Samantha McDermott

Strategic Communications & Executive Advisor

Samantha advises CEOs, executive teams and boards when the message matters as much as the decision itself. She helps leaders explain complex issues, prepare for scrutiny and communicate with credibility during periods of change.

Her work spans corporate and executive communications, media relations, crisis and issues management, brand positioning and stakeholder engagement. She is particularly skilled at translating complex business priorities into clear narratives that align leaders, employees, customers and external audiences.

Samantha also serves as Commissioner and Chair of the Marketing Committee for Palm Springs International Airport, bringing firsthand experience in public accountability, infrastructure governance and community engagement.

Paul Kurdian

Operations, Restructuring & Business Continuity Advisor

Paul helps organizations stabilize operations, improve performance and navigate periods of change. His experience spans manufacturing, supply chain, enterprise operations and business restructuring. Working closely with executive teams, Paul identifies operational risks, strengthens critical processes and builds the structure needed to support continuity and sustainable growth.