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Who

we are

The Significance of a Symbol

The origin of our logo is quite easy to explain. A friend once referred to dragonflies as “butterflies with attitude.” We immediately fell in love. Well, as much as one can fall in love with a phrase... We fell in love.

 

When debating logos, we toyed with several images. Until one day, we realized the answer was right under our noses. Or we should say, it was pinned to our blouses. You see, after hearing the phrase “butterflies with attitude,” we had abandoned all other pins and brooches to almost exclusively wear dragonflies  -  exotic, simple, playful and funky.

 

Like butterflies, we are lighthearted, colorful and creative free spirits. But don’t mistake our free spirit for lack of drive. We have an attitude of dedication that says, “Good is not nearly enough.” We have an attitude of determination that drives us to do better than best. We have an attitude of dependability that allows our clients to trust our word and our work.

 

The dragonfly or butterfly with attitude embodies our spirit. It underscores everything about the way we approach work. It explains why we soar beyond client expectations.

Meet
the team

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon

Partner

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon is a dynamic communications strategist and a founding partner at Bass Public Affairs, where she channels over 25 years of corporate and media expertise into shaping impactful narratives. Known for her sharp political insights and authentic storytelling, Dee Dee has become a trusted voice for community organizations, business leaders, entertainers, and elected officials, delivering messaging that resonates across diverse audiences.

Deana Bass Williams

Partner

Deana Bass Williams is a nationally respected communications strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of media, politics, and public affairs. Her career began humbly in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia, where she wrote obituaries and wedding announcements for The Columbus Ledger Enquirer. It was in that local newsroom where she first discovered the power of storytelling — a power she has since harnessed to shape national conversations and advise some of the country’s most influential leaders.

Dorothy Humphrey Bass

Dorothy Humphrey Bass

Chief Operating Officer

Annette Smith Wales

Annette Smith Wales

Public Affairs

Tanisha Watson

Tanisha Watson

Events Management

Rick Watson

Rick Watson

Operations & Logistics

Xavier Underwood

Xavier Underwood

Creative Director & Public Affairs

Dorian Francis

Dorian Francis

Multimedia Strategist

Southerlyn Reisig

Southerlyn Reisig

Global Partners & Philanthrophy

Jim Weidman

Jim Weidman

Editor

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