ABOUT NAKATOMIPR
WHO WE ARE
NakatomiPR is deeply rooted in community, supporting community based, philanthropic and corporate organizations to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, health equity, and environmental sustainability through strategic communications and capacity building. As strategists and thought partners, media and PR experts, and active members in our communities, we provide multidisciplinary perspectives to help mission-driven leaders and organizations advance social change.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
When Debra Nakatomi realized that her passion for volunteering and serving communities was eclipsing her desire to advance her career in the corporate world, she knew it was time to venture into new territory. Building upon her career in public affairs and public relations at the California Legislature, CBS Television, and the Walt Disney Company, she envisioned a woman of color owned communications firm helping mission-driven organizations activate on their missions. Since founding NakatomiPR in 1989, Debra has been internationally recognized for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, creating opportunities for women, and strengthening U.S.-Japan relations.
NakatomiPR offers a unique approach of integrating history, culture, and lived experience through strategic communications and capacity building to create meaningful impact.
OUR VALUES
Core beliefs and principles that guide us.
Advocacy
Being a catalyst for change and uplifting diverse voices.
Excellence
Creating lasting impact through trust and respect.
Courage
Speaking truth to power.
Equity
Championing social justice and healthy, sustainable communities for all.
Inclusion
Honoring lived experiences and cultural diversity.
Curiosity
Embracing an open-heart and open-mind.
Authenticity
Leading with purpose and aligning our values with our actions.
With a mix of strategy, heart, and talent, we amplify your work of improving lives and communities.
OUR APPROACH
Our client’s success begins with the mantras we live by.
Good work and relationship building take time. Our longest retained client has been with us for over 26 years and counting. We’ve always worked in close collaboration with our clients. They trust us.
We prepare our clients for transition, opportunity and uncertainty through a strategic approach informed by research and data. Culture change, issues management and reputational challenges are part of growth and success.
Strategic communications is often complex—our audiences are diverse and multilingual, and messaging is often late to reach them. A clear pathway and simple solutions are elusive in this work. We are committed to forging consensus approaches and delivering equitable approaches.
We provide customized high-touch service to our clients. Our approach has always been tailored to meet their unique needs. In the virtual environment, that hasn’t changed.
OUR PEOPLE
Working together comes naturally.
Get to know our dedicated, passionate, and tight-knit group of talent. We are passionate about what we do.
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