Nick DeSarno is a strategic communicator with over a decade of experience in public affairs and grassroots advocacy. His clients benefit from his ability to develop and manage digital public affairs campaigns that deliver tangible results. When a technology company faced a highly contentious rezoning battle, Nick served as the on-the-record spokesperson, managing local and national media relations while helping galvanize support from community, political, and business leaders, ultimately leading to its successful approval.
Before joining Narrative, Nick was the Director of Digital and Policy Communications for the Public Affairs Council. Nick provided strategic counsel to the Council’s 700-member organizations on digital advocacy and public affairs strategies. Nick also previously spearheaded grassroots campaigns for the American Dental Association, managing both federal and state-level campaigns.
Before entering the private sector, Nick was Deputy Communications Director for US Representative Tim Johnson (R-IL-15).
Nick has been quoted by media outlets such as The New York Times, BuzzFeed, and The Washington Post, particularly noted for his insights as a digital expert when commenting on Twitter’s ban on political ads.
Nick received a BA in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington and a master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University, where he was honored with a Bryce Harlow Fellowship. Outside of the office, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and Labradoodle.
