Who We Are

Decades of Expertise in Big Moments

KNEXT brings unparalleled experience in crisis preparation, response, and advocacy. With a track record of guiding organizations through complex challenges, we help clients anticipate, mitigate, and manage reputational threats.

Advocacy: Strategic Solutions with Measurable Impact

KNEXT builds and advises advocacy organizations that move — inside the Beltway and across state capitals — on campaigns spanning technology, commerce, energy, and the arts.

Embedded Executive Support at the Highest Levels

KNEXT's team has provided on-demand C-suite expertise to large corporations and organizations on strategic direction, brand and communications, legal, and operational challenges.

The KNEXT Team

Stephanie Robinson

Partner & Co-Founder

Chief Counsel to Senator Edward Kennedy, guiding his Senate office through the September 11th terrorist attacks and 2001 anthrax crisis. Harvard Law School faculty member specializing in constitutional law and crisis leadership. Founder of The Jamestown Project and frequent media commentator on constitutional and political crises. Advises corporate leaders, high-profile public figures, and institutions facing reputation-defining moments.

Email: stephanie@knextstrategies.com

Tom Galvin

Partner & Co-Founder

Corporate strategist and communications expert who began his career as a political journalist before founding multiple strategic communications firms. Technology policy leader and startup adviser specializing in high-stakes crisis response and stakeholder management.

Email: tom@knextstrategies.com

Don Goldberg

Partner & Co-Founder

Key member of President Clinton's White House damage-control team during impeachment and high-stakes crises. Began his career as an award-winning investigative reporter. Served 10 years as senior staff on the House Oversight Committee. Trusted advisor to high-profile companies and organizations facing major investigations, workplace disasters, and significant litigation. Co-founder of Bluetext, a cutting-edge digital marketing firm.

Email: don@knextstrategies.com