Carol has worked in communications as both a planner and implementer. She is especially known for her analytical capability, which has contributed to her work for such clients as the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jefferson Health System-Main Line, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the University of Georgia. She led the team that organized an event at the White House and won national media coverage as part of a Father's Day campaign for the Funders Collaborative on Fathers and Families. She develops institution-wide communications plans and audits, as well as specific publications and publicity campaigns and has relationships with clients that span many years.

Before joining with Michele Steege to form Steege/Thomson Communications, Carol was director of communications and public affairs for Public/Private Ventures, a policy research organization. Previously, she was senior staff writer in the development office at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her A.B. cum laude and her master of arts in teaching from Brown University.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 212; cthomson [@] steegethomson.com

Patricia has more than 20 years' experience in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, and organizational development. She has developed and implemented integrated marketing communications plans, including recommendations on staff structure. She brings an established track record in consensus-building, working with volunteer boards and management. In addition to helping clients think strategically, Patricia also provides creative direction, offers strong writing skills, and has managed many Web site design projects.

She has led Steege/Thomson's work with the Smithsonian Institution, the John F. Kennedy Library, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Ithaca College, and Washington National Cathedral. She has played a key role in services to the University of Pennsylvania, the American Friends Service Committee, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

Before joining Steege/Thomson, Patricia directed the marketing and communications program at the American Cancer Society in Pennsylvania. She has a B.A. from Temple University and a master's of science from Drexel University. Patricia has also led national training seminars in nonprofit marketing.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 215; plepera [@] steegethomson.com

Betsy brings more than 15 years of marketing, public relations and communications management to our clients. With wide experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit arenas, Betsy focuses on helping organizations design strategic, integrated communications programs. At Steege/Thomson, Betsy leads media relations efforts on behalf of ECRI Institute, the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. She also provides media support to clients that include the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Philadelphia’s Peirce College. 

Before joining Steege/Thomson, Betsy served as senior development officer for Medical Missions for Children, an international nonprofit organization, and directed regional media outreach for several arts organizations with The Packett Group in Roanoke, VA. She also managed national media relations programs for a variety of information technology clients at O’Keeffe & Company in Broomall, PA. Betsy holds a B.A. in Journalism from Washington & Lee University and an M.S. in Communications Management from Syracuse University

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 214; bparkins [@] steegethomson.com

Togo has brought his communications skills to nonprofit organizations throughout his career. Following a decade as assistant to the president and CEO of the national nonprofit, Educating Children for Parenting, Togo served as a communications consultant, supporting clients as a technical writer and editor, designer, fundraiser and project manager. His first calling as a classroom teacher has consistently infused his work.

Togo has served Steege/Thomson clients such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Penn Medicine, the Smithsonian Institution, and Women's Law Project, among others. Togo earned his BA from Swarthmore College, where he graduated with high honors.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 228; ttravalia [@] steegethomson.com

Jill offers clients more than a decade of experience in marketing as well as strong market research and communications planning skills. At Steege/Thomson, she has created communications and marketing plans for the Shipley School, the Rosenbach Museum & Library, and Chemical Heritage Foundation. She has developed campaign case statements for Bradley University, Indiana State University, Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, admissions materials for Staten Island Academy, and a web site for Steege/Thomson partner Campbell & Company.

Jill is currently supervising development of a campaign video for the University of Pennsylvania and implementing a plan she created for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s pediatric asthma initiatives. Before coming to Steege/Thomson, Jill worked for a healthcare communications company, overseeing marketing and educational programs for major pharmaceutical companies. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 221; jwacker [@] steegethomson.com

Kim is an experienced graphic designer and brings strong skills in project management to Steege/Thomson’s production work. Kim has five years of freelance and corporate experience in graphic design and production, including both print and multimedia work. Her advanced computer skills and creative talents have helped her serve clients ranging from top pharmaceutical and Fortune 500 companies to small professional organizations. While working for a medical communications company, Kim won several Graphic Design USA awards for her work on both promotional and educational print, and her multiple sclerosis medial illustration was submitted for publication in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Kim holds a B.A. from the University of Richmond.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 219; ksilverman [@] steegethomson.com

Nancy handles all questions about billing.

Contact: 215.747.7700 ext. 211; nshickler [@] steegethomson.com

Angela Wilson, senior administrative assistant, and Kate Leuschke, administrative assistant, are our first line of service as the people who most frequently answer the phones. They can solve a wide range of problems, schedule appointments, and make sure you get the information you need.

Angela: 215.747.7700 ext. 318; awilson [@] steegethomson.com

Kate: 215.747.7700 ext. 310; kleuschke [@] steegethomson.com