Trust Drives Action. Insight Drives Impact.
Octane is an integrated communications firm focused on one outcome: empowering people with the knowledge and trust to improve their health and their lives. We partner with government agencies, healthcare organizations and purpose-driven institutions to turn complex challenges into clear understanding—and understanding into action.
Our work advances public health, strengthens patient education, supports behavior change, and drives measurable social impact. Over the past two decades, we have led nearly 150 integrated initiatives and earned more than 70 industry awards. From patient education to maternal and infant health. From wellness to civic engagement, our campaigns are designed not just to communicate—but to improve outcomes.
We build trust. We inspire action. We deliver impact.
Our Approach
Strategy First. People Always. Impact Measured.
Our mission is to develop strategic, insight-driven communications that turn complexity into clarity. Every engagement begins with research—audience behavior, stakeholder dynamics, policy context, cultural realities, and market forces—because information alone does not drive change. Trust does.
We integrate strategy, creative, digital, partnerships, and engagement into focused campaigns designed for measurable outcomes. Whether advancing public health, strengthening community engagement, supporting patient education, or guiding civic efforts, our work is built to influence behavior, build credibility, and sustain participation.
Certification & Partnerships
We leverage our certifications and strategic partnerships to bring maximum value and impact to our client’s integrated communications needs.
Key Staff
EVERETT
HAMILTON
CEO
MARCELLE
BRAWNER
COO
SOPHIA
VALENCIA
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Awards & Recognition
(Partial list)
- AVA, Platinum 2024
Sexual + Being Blog - AVA, Gold 2024
DC Statehood Op-Ed - AVA, Gold 2024
Black CannaBusiness Brand Refresh - MarCom, Platinum 2023
Black CannaBusiness Brand Refresh - MarCom, Gold 2023
Maternal & Infant Health Summit - MarCom, Platinum 2022
Curaleaf Social Impact Report - MarCom, Platinum 2022
Pepco Corporate Responsibility Report - Emmy Nomination, 2018
Think About PrEP Commercial - PRSA Thoth, 2018
Think About PrEP
Careers at Octane
Do you want to work in a fun, collaborative environment with DC’s top PR talent? Are you interested in working in the heart of our city’s entertainment district with easy access to public transportation? Then you may be the perfect fit for Octane.
Take the next stage in your career, reach out to Octane today.