The stories we tell shape our world.
Open Media is on a mission to catalyze governments’ impact through the power of communication.
Government, next to the media and global brands like Apple and Amazon, is a powerful source of information and ideas shaping our lives. Yet in a time when the need for change is urgent and existential - in remaking our economy, building climate-thriving places, fostering trust and connection, and combatting misinformation - government communication is deeply misunderstood and underutilized.
where we come in
the problem
We’re a media and communications company on a mission is to catalyze governments’ impact. Our name “Open” Media comes from the idea that government is all of us and that by fostering a culture of communication that is open, collaborative, and collectively empowers all of us, we can achieve the impossible.
reflect a new brand of government
Create stories and communication strategies that reflect a brand of government that is open, diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
Our Goals
Reimagine govermment communication
Foster conversation, connections, and build communication compentencies aligned with 21st century contexts and challenges.
Catalyze governments’ impact
Work with governments to develop and deploy communication and engagement strategies that build trust and deliver transformative outcomes for people and communities.
OUR VALUES
Our values guide how we work with clients, approach our projects, and build our culture.
Care
We are unwavering in our commitment to care for people, places, and our planet.
Joy
In a fast-changing and complex world, we are buoyed by a sense of joy and seek to understand challenges as opportunities waiting to be discovered.
Evidence, data, and science
We rely on diverse research and data – to maximize our impact and continually progress our field.
Inclusive creativity
We love bold ideas and bringing together diverse partners from different disciplines to deliver out-of-the-box solutions and transformative results.
Who we are
We are a passionate team on a mission to transform government communication against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges and pressures facing communities and the planet. Our people come from diverse disciplines and lived experiences and are united in the belief that evidence-based and people-centric government communication is one of the most powerful tools for positive change in the 21st century.
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Emily is Founder and CEO of Open Media. For the past twelve years working for five cities, the California Governor, federal agencies like FEMA, as well as starting a community-based climate nonprofit, her work has focused on connecting government and the public through meaningful communication and engagement strategies.
In 2023, Emily started Open Media with the mission to help government build a more open, evidence-based, and forward-thinking culture of communication able to keep apace and perhaps ahead of unprecedented transformation in the world.
In her free time, Emily loves to mountain bike, cook with friends and family, and snuggle as much as possible with her dog, June.