Joining Brunet-García as the Director of Health Marketing Strategy is Everett Long, PhD. Dr. Long will oversee B|G’s marketing strategies within the public health sector, working out of our office in Atlanta. Additionally, his experience in the HIV prevention and education discipline will add value to the team by supporting our growing body of work on this issue.
Kim Vermillion, EVP of Brand & Marketing Strategy said, “Everett brings a wealth of experience to the B|G team. We’re delighted to have him join our strategic efforts in addressing some of the most complex issues in the nation today. His public health expertise and cultural insights will prove instrumental in helping us deliver meaningful and life-saving work to our clients and the people we impact every day.”
With more than 12 years of experience in public health, academia and communications strategies, Dr. Long most recently served as the Director of Health Strategy and Evaluation at DLH Corporation, a leading provider of health-technology solutions. He has also brought his specialties to the classroom as an Adjunct Professor at Colorado State University for nearly three years and previously at the University of Georgia for four years. Dr. Long has also worked with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supporting communications during the Ebola response and other public health emergencies and the Million Hearts Campaign.
“Our strength as an agency starts with our talent, and we’re so excited to have Everett with us at Brunet-García,” said Diane Brunet-García, Founder and COO. “With the creation of this position, we are confident that Everett’s addition to the team will fortify our approach to all of our projects, even those outside of public health. I look forward to working closely with Everett and welcoming him to our team.”
“Arriving at Brunet-Garcia at this moment is a timely confluence of my career experiences and personal dedication to improving population health, particularly in Black and Brown communities,” Dr. Long added. “I look forward to continuing to support the causes I’m most passionate about, as part of a company whose work I believe has been most impactful.”
Dr. Long graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion and Behavior and a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications. He also graduated from Wake Forest with a BA in Spanish. His background will support B|G’s roster of clients which includes various contracts with the CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Florida Department of Health. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Long will also serve as an advisor with B|G’s bilingual and cultural campaigns across the agency.
Brunet-García applies exceptional strategic creativity to some of the most complex issues affecting our nation today. We strive to make a difference by focusing our energy in areas of social impact. We translate complexity into understanding; create life-changing communications that resonate across communities and cultures; reach audiences with innovative multi-channel outreach strategies; and inspire action. Learn more by visiting www.brunetgarcia.com.
