Desautel Hege

12/19/2025

How can organizations working for equity stay steady and strategic amid the noise from opponents of DEI? We recalibrate, model endurance, deepen relationships and share ideas. Read our blog article about practices we’ve undertaken at DH and principles to help sustain your work: https://wearedh.com/staying-grounded-in-equity/

12/02/2025

Focus groups and surveys are great, if you know what to do next. Here's what we’ve learned about doing our research and putting it to use for DH clients. Read more at wearedh.com/youve-done-your-research-now-what, or reach out at wearedh.com/contact.

10/10/2025

“There has been nothing but learning” along Marc Berger’s journey to the Partner team at DH.​
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Hear from Marc about his journey, what he loves about the work, and what drives him. The Nebraska native made major stops in New York and China before landing in Seattle in 2013. He’s still learning, and leading, even when the path has yet to be charted.

09/26/2025

Exciting news! DH is hiring a Senior Research Director to lead and grow our in-house research capabilities. We're seeking Washington State applicants who are interested in designing and implementing research projects to inform our diverse social impact work.​

If you're passionate about social change, equitable communication and making a positive impact on the world, apply with the link below. ​

Get the details and apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3600257/Desautel-Hege-Inc/Senior-Research-Director

08/20/2025

If you took public transportation in Seattle in July, chances are you saw our ads. ​

The Friends for Life campaign took over the Othello, Mt. Baker and Beacon Hill light rail stations with a clear message: how to get and use naloxone. Our goal was to share lifesaving information from the Washington State Health Care Authority to empower people to keep themselves and their friends safe from illegal fentanyl. Here’s a closer look at each station.

08/07/2025

We all play an important role in building welcoming, inclusive communities. We Are Washington Employers (WE’RE) and DH recently hosted an event to talk about this with friends and colleagues.​

Our Mix at the Market event brought together Seattle-area business and community leaders to share their experiences and reflect on what it means to center community voices and foster belonging. Many attendees told us they left feeling energized and inspired.​

Thank you to our incredible panelists who shared their perspectives. From left to right are: Shirline Wilson, Executive Director at WE’RE; Dr. Paul M. Buckley, Vice President and Chief Workforce Experience Officer at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Vanetta Abdellatif, CEO & President at Arcora Foundation.

07/30/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Marc Berger to the DH Partner team!​

Since joining us through DH’s acquisition of Nyhus Communications, Marc has led our Seattle office with vision, heart and integrity. He’s a trusted leader and cross-cultural communicator who deep expertise in crisis communications, executive positioning and issues advocacy.​

Please join us in congratulating Marc! And read more about his experience here: https://wearedh.com/marc-berger-is-a-new-dh-partner/

07/24/2025

GRWM but make it traffic safety.​

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission's new campaign shows planning a ride home as part of prep for a night out -- which looks different for everyone. Going beyond simple translation, content transcreation helped us show what safe planning looks and feels like in different cultural settings.​

Check out our work with WTSC on the Plan Ahead campaign https://wearedh.com/project/plan-ahead-wtsc/

07/15/2025

DH is a team of artists, researchers, web developers, media buyers and strategists. We're always looking for ways to share our knowledge as individuals across our team, so we created a board game to play at our summer retreat. DH Land guides players through scenarios and challenges across DH services. Getting to step into each other's roles (even just for a
turn) makes our work stronger and our team more connected. Watch as Art Director Hannah Bottino brings the game to life.

06/26/2025

We helped celebrate at the Spokane Two Spirit Society's Two Spirit Gathering and Powwow at Spokane Pride last week, sharing resources from Washington State Health Care Authority For Our Lives and Friends for Life opioid-overdose prevention campaigns.

Two spirit powwow!!!

05/22/2025

Experiencing the art and stories of creators helps us connect with the complex, diverse experiences that shape their cultures.​

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people in those communities. It’s also a great time to appreciate artists and creators from these cultures.​

Our friends at the Spokane Public Library and King County Library System have compiled local events and book recommendations by AANHPI authors that are excellent resources.​

Spokane: https://www.spokanelibrary.org/an-essential-part-of-the-nations-story-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ ​

Seattle: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/209743155/1848190189

Celebrate diverse Asian American experiences. Check out stories about heritage and culture. Browse this list of picks for all ages.

05/17/2025

Communication plays a critical role during challenging and uncertain times. As DH CEO Michelle Hege said in a recent Eastern Washington University talk, true leadership is revealed in the ways we communicate amid change. That starts with clear communication about your organization’s values and mission.​
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Read more at wearedh.com/making-a-business-better.