About Us

We are not the biggest or flashiest agency—and that’s a good thing.

Because we give you 3 things that most agencies tend to overlook: brains, hustle, and heart. And that can make all the difference in your marketing results.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted brand-building agency.

Our Mission

We solve our clients’ business challenges with passion, integrity, and partnership.

Our Values: What We Believe

Be a genuine collaborator.

Communicate and work together with transparency, honesty, and openness.

Foster growth.

Take time to build relationships. Grow the skills of our team.

Be a good steward.

Always do what’s in the best interest of the client.

Act purposefully.

Work and collaborate with intention.

Stay forward-thinking.

Be a proactive problem-solver. Come to the table with solutions.

Our Culture

We are a people-first agency.

We support, encourage, and strengthen each other and our clients. We celebrate our successes and embrace our challenges as opportunities for growth. We seek out others’ perspectives because it makes us all better marketers and better partners.

Our Roots

We call Baltimore, Maryland our home, but we market products and services that matter to people around the world. Visit us at the historic Trentham Mansion, an 18th century (and possibly haunted) historical landmark located just outside Baltimore City. We’ve transformed the former boarding school into a modern-day destination for the latest in marketing, advertising, and PR thinking and doing.

Our Roots

We call Baltimore, Maryland our home, but we market products and services that matter to people around the world. Visit us at the historic Trentham Mansion, an 18th century (and possibly haunted) historical landmark located just outside Baltimore City. We’ve transformed the former boarding school into a modern-day destination for the latest in marketing, advertising, and PR thinking and doing.

Our Roots

We call Baltimore, Maryland our home, but we market products and services that matter to people around the world. Visit us at the historic Trentham Mansion, an 18th century (and possibly haunted) historical landmark located just outside Baltimore City. We’ve transformed the former boarding school into a modern-day destination for the latest in marketing, advertising, and PR thinking and doing.

Our People

Diane Devaney, President & Founder

A three-time recipient of the Daily Record’s Top 100 Women award, Diane launched Devaney & Associates in 1991 as a one-woman design shop with an unwavering belief that good people and good strategy always win in the end.

Fueled by that idea, she has built Devaney & Associates into everything that it is today: an award-winning, full-service agency boasting a passionate team of marketing specialists, record-breaking client relationships, and a culture that empowers clients and staff alike to be fearless leaders.

Katherine Bishop

Public Relations Executive

Good PR starts with a solid understanding of a client’s needs. Katherine, with a knack for research, interviewing and writing, dives into the nitty gritty to ensure client strategies are clear, exciting, and hit just the right audience.

Casey Boccia

Vice President

Decades of neuroscientific research have shown us that emotions—not facts—drive human purchasing decisions. Casey crafts the brand stories that go beyond the facts to speak to your audience’s hearts and minds.

Madison Clay

Social Media Associate

When you need a social media strategy that elevates your brand, Madison delivers. Her ability to evaluate the latest trends, as well as her experience with all aspects of content creation, make her the perfect fit to engage and grow your audience.

David Dekowski

COO

David to some, jack-of-all-trades to the D&A office. Under any name, David keeps the peace among our busy team by managing the office’s day-to-day operations. He makes manning IT, building maintenance, and much more look like a piece of cake.

Lily Fetcho

Media Buyer

Lily brings the brains for media buying, direct marketing, and accounting support to our agency. Working under media and accounting, she has the ability to blend creative ideas with analytical data.

Alexiana “Lexi” Gaither

Account Executive

Lexi puts in the work to ensure clients’ projects move forward with accuracy, efficiency, and precision. Her sharp eye for detail and top-tier communication keep timelines tight, teams aligned, and clients confident and excited about the final product.

Lindsay Hebert

Director of Public Relations

Lindsay doesn’t just write press releases. She handles all aspects of clients’ reputation management, working to ensure that our clients are known, noticed, and respected by all their audiences for all the right reasons.

Valerie Hoffman

Controller

How do we keep the lights on and the creative energy flowing? The answer is Valerie. She manages all the numbers—from billing to financial statements—providing us with the timely, reliable data and analysis we need to grow our organization.

Kat Hozik

Business Development Associate

There is always an opportunity to generate quality business for an agency. That’s an attitude Kat lives by. With her top-tier organization and people skills, she creates prospect profiles and researches new leads as if it were second nature.

Meghan Kelly

Senior Copywriter

Whether it’s digital ads, blogs, or social media marketing, Meghan has your copywriting covered. Bringing fresh creativity and a knack for wordplay to the table, Meghan is ready to capture the essence of your brand.

Kolleen Kilduff

Senior Art Director

The Batman of branding. The crusader for good design. Kolleen rescues clients from boring, unattractive, and unsuccessful advertising with her utility belt of high-tech design skills and her arsenal of creative ideas.

Tess Koerner

Junior Copywriter

Tess helps take ideas from concepts to copy and still has time to dust off her pencil shavings. She crafts quirky quips that match your brand, engage your audience, and are downright memorable.

Renee Landis

Senior Account Executive

In marketing, you have to sweat the small stuff. That’s where Renee comes in. She oversees every detail for our clients—schedules, budgets, metrics, you name it. That means fewer worries for you and more good results for your brand.

Jordan Levush

Senior Designer

Jordan speaks the language of color and composition and is your go-to for all things creative. With an artistic eye and her design skills, she brings even the most unique of your visions to life. Need help taking your brand from bland to bold? Jordan is here to help.

Katherine Bishop

Public Relations Executive

Good PR starts with a solid understanding of a client’s needs. Katherine, with a knack for research, interviewing and writing, dives into the nitty gritty to ensure client strategies are clear, exciting, and hit just the right audience.

Casey Boccia

Vice President

Decades of neuroscientific research have shown us that emotions—not facts—drive human purchasing decisions. Casey crafts the brand stories that go beyond the facts to speak to your audience’s hearts and minds.

Madison Clay

Social Media Associate

When you need a social media strategy that elevates your brand, Madison delivers. Her ability to evaluate the latest trends, as well as her experience with all aspects of content creation, make her the perfect fit to engage and grow your audience.

David Dekowski

COO

David to some, jack-of-all-trades to the D&A office. Under any name, David keeps the peace among our busy team by managing the office’s day-to-day operations. He makes manning IT, building maintenance, and much more look like a piece of cake.

Lily Fetcho

Media Buyer

Lily brings the brains for media buying, direct marketing, and accounting support to our agency. Working under media and accounting, she has the ability to blend creative ideas with analytical data.

Lexi Gaither

Account Executive

Lexi puts in the work to ensure clients’ projects move forward with accuracy, efficiency, and precision. Her sharp eye for detail and top-tier communication keep timelines tight, teams aligned, and client confident and excited about the final product. 

Lindsay Hebert

Director of Public Relations

Lindsay doesn’t just write press releases. She handles all aspects of clients’ reputation management, working to ensure that our clients are known, noticed, and respected by all their audiences for all the right reasons.

Valerie Hoffman

Controller

How do we keep the lights on and the creative energy flowing? The answer is Valerie. She manages all the numbers—from billing to financial statements—providing us with the timely, reliable data and analysis we need to grow our organization.

Kat Hozik

Business Development Associate

There is always an opportunity to generate quality business for an agency. That’s an attitude Kat lives by. With her top-tier organization and people skills, she creates prospect profiles and researches new leads as if it were second nature.

Meghan Kelly

Senior Copywriter

Whether it’s digital ads, blogs, or social media marketing, Meghan has your copywriting covered. Bringing fresh creativity and a knack for wordplay to the table, Meghan is ready to capture the essence of your brand.

Kolleen Kilduff

Senior Art Director

The Batman of branding. The crusader for good design. Kolleen rescues clients from boring, unattractive, and unsuccessful advertising with her utility belt of high-tech design skills and her arsenal of creative ideas.

Tess Koerner

Junior Copywriter

Tess helps take ideas from concepts to copy and still has time to dust off her pencil shavings. She crafts quirky quips that match your brand, engage your audience, and are downright memorable.

Renee Landis

Senior Account Executive

In marketing, you have to sweat the small stuff. That’s where Renee comes in. She oversees every detail for our clients—schedules, budgets, metrics, you name it. That means fewer worries for you and more good results for your brand.

Jordan Levush

Senior Designer

Jordan speaks the language of color and composition and is your go-to for all things creative. With an artistic eye and her design skills, she brings even the most unique of your visions to life. Need help taking your brand from bland to bold? Jordan is here to help.

Careers

Just say no to the grind-you-down agency culture. And say yes to us.

We do inspiring work. We support each other’s growth. And we surround ourselves with smart, hard-working, kind-hearted people, because it makes every day so much better.

If this sounds like your kind of place, let’s talk.

Whether you’re pursuing internships or full-time employment, freelance work or vendor partnerships, we are always eager to connect with new people who share our love of marketing. Contact us online to get started.

Social Media Intern (Spring 2026)

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes digital content and has a passion for storytelling. If you’re equal parts creative and strategic—with a knack for turning ideas into engaging visuals and captions—we want to hear from you.

Freelance Healthcare Writer

Devaney & Associates, a full-service marketing, advertising, and PR firm, is seeking a freelance healthcare writer to help create monthly content on an ongoing basis.