team adisa – Adisa Communications

Meet Team Adisa:

Our team embodies our values of

Clarity. Creativity. Connection and Caring.

We are here to serve you and look forward to earning your trust and business.

Shuronda Robinson

CEO/President

Shuronda Robinson has led public sector, nonprofit, and private sector communications and outreach campaigns to successful completion for nearly three decades. Shuronda is the president and CEO of Adisa Communications, an award-winning public involvement and communications firm based in Austin. She leads the Equity practice for the company and supports the facilitation of difficult conversations. She is a fourth-generation entrepreneur whose family operates an African American weekly newspaper in Houston. There, she gained a passion for communications and the power of the story. Since founding Adisa Communications in 1995, the firm has garnered a reputation for creative professionalism by providing a full spectrum of public involvement and communications services.

Troy Nalls

Chief Storyteller

Troy Nalls is a renowned celebrity video marketing strategist who has worked with some of the most respected names in the entertainment industry, including Rickey Smiley, Deion Sanders, and Fred Hammond. With over a decade of experience, Troy has become a “secret weapon” in the industry, leveraging social media to connect with millions of people. Specializing in creating compelling visual narratives and promotional content that deeply connects with audiences, he captures the personality and message of each client, creating content that is both heard and felt. His proven and bankable “sellable storytelling” strategies have helped speakers, thought leaders, entertainers, entrepreneurs, organizations, and athletes connect emotionally through video production.

Dawn Weston

Senior Project Manager

Dawn Weston brings over 22 years of expertise in communications, project management, publishing, and business development. With a track record of securing and retaining business for prominent media companies such as New Times, Village Voice Media, Edible Communities, and Austin Woman Magazine, Dawn is a natural storyteller who excels at producing engaging content for target audiences. She has extensive experience in business operations, content creation, leading editorial and marketing teams, and coordinating with freelancers. Whether working with local business owners or executives at national and international corporations and agencies, Dawn understands the critical importance of building strong relationships with partners and clients. Above all, she is a passionate and bold professional, skilled at sparking ideas and bringing them to fruition.

Naiya Antar

Senior Project Assistant

Since finding a passion for communication just three and a half years ago, Naiya Antar has successfully supported and assisted in coordinating public engagement events and data synthesizing, administering and maneuvering documents housing delicate information to the public, and successfully created transitional programs from office life to zoom during the pandemic. Naiya has acquired skills surrounding comprehensive writing and worked diligently to ensure a successful outcome for all involved. While working behind the scenes leading up to the event, Naiya strives to address concerns before they arise. Her attention to detail comes from a desire to create the image of seamless engagement and coordination. She is a strong writer, creating high-level content for multiple institutions such as Austin Independent School District (AISD), the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and Push Democracy Forward. She enjoys shaping ideas into real-life stories to reach and inform all-inclusive audiences. Naiya adapts to any climate, bringing energy and vibrancy to every project she supports.

Welby J. Goode

Senior Project Manager

Welby J. Goode joins the Adisa Communications team as a senior project manager. Excited to work alongside non-profits and community partners to be the catalyst for impactful community change, Welby has nearly a decade of experience in government and public affairs, strategic communications, and community engagement. He previously worked in both the public and private sectors, and brings compassion, empathy, and service to the projects he leads.

Brittney Hunter

Office Manager

Brittney Hunter is native to Montgomery, Al and moved to Dallas, TX in March of 2018. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephew. She dedicates time to participating in church volunteer events, services, and working with youth groups. Brittney has more than 15 years of experience in administrative support. She has supported small business teams of 10 people to corporate companies approx. 300+. She has enjoyed working in the real estate, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. With that, she brings generous knowledge base administratively: from supporting CEOs to engineers, HR, Sales, and other teams while catering to each team uniquely. Brittney utilizes her experience to help excel Adisa to new heights.

Faye Allen

Senior Project Director

Faye Allen is a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in document control. With over 20 years of experience, she has successfully managed web-based document control systems and processes for significant infrastructure repair and tollway construction programs. Faye is recognized for empowering clients to realize their visions and goals by providing training and expert guidance to clients, consultants, and team members. Currently serving as the Senior Project Director at Adisa Communications, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

Angie Posada

Project Manager

Angie is a descendant of Venezuelan and Colombian families, and has been an honorary Texan since she was 11 years old. Angie grew up outside of Houston (in Katy) and later went on to study Public Relations and Advertising at Texas State University in San Marcos. After falling in love with the hill country and getting her career started in the marketing side of the AEC industry, she moved to Austin and became a CASA volunteer. For the past five years, she has explored the city and found herself a thorough guide of all things; food, fun and nature. The art and music scene are important to her and fuel a creativity that she brings to her work. Angie finds inspiration when supporting communication and empathy in all team settings and adds her Spanish heritage to an already diverse workplace. With over 6 years of PR experience and different levels of community outreach projects, she is thrilled to contribute locally through Adisa Communications.

Dorcaus Ellis

Project Assistant

Dorcaus Ellis joins the Adisa Team bringing a wealth of experience in research, writing and urban planning. She is highly skilled in relationship development and community relations. Dorcaus holds a Juris Doctorate from Arizona Summit School of Law. She also attended Texas Southern University for a Master’s in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy with a focus on Transportation. She is certified in the public involvement method known as “the Bleiker method” where she helps clients achieve informed consent. She has worked on local and statewide engagement projects including the American Heart Association campaign to create safe indoor air workplaces.

Dorcaus is the mother of three boys, and she is committed to serving disadvantaged populations and bridging the gap to resources which create societal and financial stability.