Since 1985, Stern + Associates has been more than a physical place to work. We are a team of people connected by a culture of high achievement, balanced by a strong commitment to personal and professional growth and quality of life. Our success is fueled by people who share a passion for communications.
Inside and out of the office, we seek to be catalysts for sparking new ideas and opportunities. We engage in meaningful ways, embrace creativity and collaboration, and foster forward thinking. These core values not only define our organization, they inspire it. And they are at the heart of everything we do—for our own organization and for our clients.
We’re called partners because we share our clients’ vision. We make sure everything we do honors that connection—from our commitment to providing sound, strategic counsel and our ability to generate high-impact results, to the way we engage with our clients and communities to do business responsibly. We believe this approach is why, in an industry known for high client turnover, we continue to enjoy strong client partnerships, many lasting for more than a decade.
Communications is not simply a profession for Susan Stern—it’s a passion. As president and founder of Stern + Associates, Susan strongly values her interaction with clients and staff alike. Leveraging more than 30 years of public relations and editorial experience, Susan regularly consults on the strategic direction of the firm’s clients, and helps develop campaigns for a range of B2B and consumer organizations.
Think like a journalist. A firm believer that this keen ability is a vital key to success, Nicole Gagnon continues to leverage her experience as a former journalist to further Stern + Associates’ in-depth insight into the mind of the media. As senior vice president, Nicole provides strategic counsel and creative programming to the firm’s diverse client base.
As group vice president, Joan Bosisio focuses on staff recruiting, onboarding, training, marketing and new business development. Having served two terms as President for the PRSA's NJ Chapter, she continues to provide senior counsel to Stern’s architecture/design and healthcare client programs.
A “business mind” is an invaluable attribute. Ned Ward’s natural flair for interpreting complex business theories and themes consistently translates into success for Stern + Associates’ management consulting and thought leadership clients. As group vice president, his tactical leadership style combines with strategic thinking to effectively connect clients with top-tier media and conferences.
One never knows how previous experiences and current contacts can spur new ideas and opportunities. Danny Stern is testament to this. Danny joined Stern + Associates in 2002 after 24 years in the lecture industry, and is an integral player of the Stern + Associates team as the firm’s consultant—managing business development and providing high-level corporate and marketing strategy to clients.
Brevity = Success for Jim Nichols. His talent for leveraging technology and trends is what drives the Stern + Associates digital strategy. As vice president of digital, he provides high level counsel as well as tactical guidance, helping to ensure each client’s identity is as impactful online as it is off.
Determination breeds success. Adria Tomaszewski’s persistence working with corporate executives to shape stories and understand the needs of the ever-changing media landscape has earned her the respect of clients and journalists alike. As vice president, Adria provides strategic direction for account relationships and leads the agency’s media team.
Success in any business requires a unique mix of talent and creativity. Jen Zottola believes this is especially true in communications. As vice president, Jen’s ability to effectively lead the strategic direction of clients’ programs and develop compelling, award-winning copy is highly regarded by clients and media.