When navigating today’s fast-changing media, policy, and stakeholder environment, experience isn’t just a credential—it’s a competitive advantage. SDI is led by seasoned professionals who have guided organizations through complex, high-stakes issues, bringing a depth of judgment, foresight, and strategic clarity that can’t be replicated by less experienced teams.
What We Do
SDI offers extraordinary depth and expertise from decades of high-profile successes nationwide and globally. We are deeply embedded in diverse circles of influence and pride ourselves on being seasoned advisors, collaborative partners, and attentive listeners.
Shape Compelling Narratives
Bring your story to life with resonance and impact
Bridge Global Interests
Facilitate access to decision-makers around the world
Foster Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement
Identify stakeholder interests and develop outreach strategies
Advocate Issues and Mission
Raise awareness, shape opinions, deliver results
Mitigate Risk Amid Crisis
Create threat reduction and crisis response strategies based on decades of experience
Produce Inspiring, Impactful Events
Execute award-winning events with purpose and mission
Optimize Digital Experiences
Integrate digital services with creative storytelling
Leadership
SDI’s Executive Team has worked together for more than four decades and are recognized nationally and internationally in our profession and through our philanthropy and public service. We have a successful track record in public outreach and education campaigns as well as generating local and national media coverage for both domestic and foreign clients. We are expert at translating national and global initiatives into grassroots action, and coordinating with federal, state, and local jurisdictional authorities; civic leaders; community organizations; and influential stakeholders. Individually we have many passions. Collectively we have one. Excellence.
Insights
SDI Spotlight: 2026 Summer Interns
For many students and recent graduates, landing an entry-level job in the communications industry feels more challenging than ever. As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve and rapidly transform the workplace, employers are increasingly seeking...
Faded, Not Forgotten
By Tom Davis, Executive Vice President, Susan Davis International The faded photo, part of the Mathew Brady Civil War collection, captures a moment in the lives of members of one company, part of the 21st Michigan Infantry Regiment. In the ensuing years, the regiment...
The Backup That Never Was
By George Platsis, founder of The Geosis Organization, senior counsel to SDI Sometimes it’s the obvious that gets neglected. So, let’s talk about the obvious. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a benign deletion, or an AI agent...