WHO WE ARE
Phocus Creative Group is a Brooklyn, NY based communications agency building brands for the future by working with clients and organizations who are challenging the norms of how things get done.
We produce content, manage events, provide media strategies, and cultivate partnerships. Our clients are innovators changing the technology, climate, sustainability, food, travel, social impact, and finance industries. Our strength is finding new and creative ways to help our partners advocate their unique story and effectively connect with their community.
We work with entrepreneurial start-ups, large international organizations such as the United Nations, UNESCO and UNEP, as well as wealth funds, venture capitalists and family offices in both the public and private sectors.
What we believe in
CREATIVE, ENGAGING CONTENT
We create premium original content that makes your audience feel like they are part of your brand’s story.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
We consistently strive to meet the triple bottom line & have a minimal impact on the environment
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
We have pride in the time & effort we take in building trust and integrity with all of our clients as well as who we partner them with to help them grow .
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Grace Under Pressure might as well be our middle name. We approach all problems with an imaginative eye & positive attitude.
REAL WORLD EVENTS
Creating moments that matter. We’ll work with you to compose a symphony of events that perfectly display your brands message & mission .
Brittany DeGirolamo
CEO & Founder
Brittany DeGirolamo is an expert in fueling impact through storytelling, with over 12 years of experience in strategic communications. She specializes in brand development, partnership building, media relations, and event programming, with a deep passion for driving high-impact sustainability efforts. Brittany has worked with top organizations in the hospitality, climate, sustainability, venture capital and social impact sectors, including Regeneration VC, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Regenerative Travel, and the Billion Oyster Project.
Throughout her career, Brittany has crafted compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and create measurable change. She is skilled in designing and executing innovative campaigns, securing funding, and building strategic partnerships with investors, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Through her work she has helped amplify initiatives to protect oceans, revitalize agriculture, address climate change, and drive sustainable solutions.
Brittany leverages her strong network of Fortune 500 brands and private sector relationships to elevate visibility and impact. Her ability to navigate complex communications landscapes, optimize audience engagement, and position organizations as thought leaders has led to significant media coverage, including placements in top-tier publications such as TIME Magazine, The New York Times, National Geographic, and NBC News.
She has consulted and worked for companies like, IMG Worldwide, Ogilvy & Mather, production glue, MMGY and HAVAS Worldwide as well as with Fortune 500 brands like IBM, Visa, United Airlines, Evian, HBO, Nike, Accor Hotels + more.
Contact - brittany@phocuscreativegroup.com
TOM MIALE- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND OPERATIONS
Tom brings over 25 years of experience in digital media and brand management to Phocus. He has produced award-winning video and audio content, developed products for PR and marketing agencies, and has been lead strategist on everything from large magazine rebrands, to consumer product launches. As a founder of one of the first live streaming companies, he has worked with small technology start-ups and large Fortune 500 companies.
Tom is passionate about innovation, media, and sustainability. In his spare time, he is usually found in the kitchen, the garden, or somewhere out on the water.
Contact - tom@phocuscreativegroup.com
Stella Peters- JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Marketing and science communications
Stella Peters is a student at Georgetown University studying Government, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Business and Italian. She is particularly passionate about regenerative agriculture and food system reform. Her work doing sustainability consulting with Khaite NYC and Georgetown Eco-Consultants, grant writing at Ellwood Canyon Ranch and continuing education through certificate programs like Climate Farm School and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby have provided her with a unique understanding of sustainability that spans sectors ranging from luxury fashion to agricultural technology.
With roots in Utah and Southern California, Stella enjoys surfing, exploring the outdoors, and cooking the delicious produce from her garden. She’s an avid oil painter, musician, photographer, writer and surfer. Her eye for aesthetics enables her to use art and creative marketing to convey impactful messaging through branding and event planning.