Jeff is the Co-Founder and Director of Strategy for Emerson Street Media. Prior to starting a career in strategic communications in 2017, Jeff spent nearly 20 years as an on-air TV reporter in markets across the country including Washington, D.C., Minneapolis/St. Paul and San Diego. Jeff’s career in journalism was driven by a love of storytelling, writing and engaging with people – all passions he brings to his work at Emerson Street. Jeff was born in D.C. and raised in Maryland, and is a graduate of Georgetown Day School and the University of Michigan. Jeff, his wife, daughter and twin sons live in Northwest D.C., one block away from Kyle and his family.
Team
Meet Who’s On Emerson Street
From shaping strategies to crafting stories, our team combines decades of experience
with a shared passion for collaboration and creativity. Get to know the people dedicated
to making your vision a reality.
Jeff Goldberg
Co-Founder | Director of Strategy
Kyle Lanningham
Co-Founder | Creative Director
Kyle is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Emerson Street Media. Prior to getting into the world of communications, Kyle spent more than 20 years as an award-winning photojournalist telling stories all over the globe. With a career spent logging miles for both national and international broadcasters, he was on location for most major news events in the past two decades. Kyle is also a dedicated storyteller, infusing emotion, heart and great visuals into every video he produces. Kyle, a native Texan, hails from Dallas and is an alum of Baylor University. Kyle, his wife and their two sons live in Northwest D.C., around the block from Jeff.
Paige Johnson
Managing Director
In her role as Managing Director, Paige works closely with clients and team members to create integrated strategic communications campaigns that include media relations, social media, internal communications, reputation management and crisis communications. Previously, Paige served as the deputy press secretary and marketing advisor at the National Governors Association. She holds a master’s degree in strategic communications from American University and a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Albion College. In her free time, Paige can usually be found spending some quality time outdoors with her dog Bambi or enjoying a local craft beer.
Carri Connor
Associate Director
As Associate Director at Emerson Street Media, Carri serves as a client manager and has a breadth of experience in media relations, social media management, organic and paid digital advertising campaigns and C-suite level speechwriting. Before joining ESM, Carri served in in-house communications roles. As the interim assistant director of marketing for the American University Washington College of Law, she was responsible for leading the strategy, planning and execution of multichannel social media campaigns and maintaining the professional reputation of the law school community through earned media placements. Carri holds a Master of Arts in political communications from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park. She lives in Denver, CO, and in her free time, you can find her on the ski slopes or watching Terps basketball.
Jordana Judd
Account Coordinator
Jordana assists with day-to-day client services and executing a variety of strategic initiatives including messaging, awards submissions and media relations. She brings a strong background in research and strategic communications as well as video production, social media management and project management. Prior to joining ESM, she served as the Marketing Manager for Pete’s Tavern, a restaurant in New York City. Jordana holds a Bachelor of Arts in media studies from Vassar College. She lives in Washington, D.C., and in her free time can be found on long walks through the city or crafting.
Roya Mohammad
Account Coordinator
In her role as an Account Coordinator at Emerson Street Media, Roya’s everyday tasks include media relations, monitoring coverage and managing clients’ online presence. Before joining ESM, Roya worked as a student journalist at “The Experience,” where she published pieces about social and student issues for 9,000 students and staff. She also worked as a fellow at the NewDeal, collaborating with state and local politicians to identify policy trends that promote pro-growth policies. Roya holds a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA. In her free time, Roya can usually be found spending time with her cat, Koba, and binge-watching reality TV shows or chick flicks.
