Cathy Nevolo
Communications
Sharpening Strategy. Shaping Narratives. Elevating Voice.
In crowded markets, clarity is your competitive edge.
You need a voice that is distinct, purposeful and trusted. When communication is aligned with intent and crafted with precision, it becomes a powerful driver of influence, engagement and momentum.
Strengthening communication to
reflect purpose, earn trust and influence outcomes.
Your Message. Your Impact. Trusted Communication That Delivers.
Clear, credible communication is a competitive asset — a powerful tool for building trust, engaging stakeholders and demonstrating value. When messaging is purposeful and well-targeted, it shapes perception and drives meaningful differentiation.
With perspective informed by advising leaders through complexity, I bring critical perspective and a problem-solving mindset to help organizations articulate who they are, what they stand for and why it matters. I develop approaches that focus on intent, strengthen connection and advance priorities.
Strategic Positioning & Content Creation
More than words, effective positioning and messaging require clarity, alignment and intent. I define approaches that reflect your goals, differentiate your brand and connect with the audiences who matter most.
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Translate complex ideas into clear value-driven stakeholder targeted messaging
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Create content for blogs, social media, speeches, videos, webinars
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Shape brand voice and messaging, drawing from data driven insights
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Reposition website content to sharpen identity, enable growth
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Conduct market and competitive analysis to find differentiation opportunities
Executive Communications & Visibility
Executives are most effective when they communicate with purpose, authenticity and consistency. I help leaders elevate their voice and visibility across audiences to build trust and influence.
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Define messaging that reflects voice, focus and intent
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Craft communications to reinforce direction and connect with key stakeholders
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Ghostwrite content for presentations, speeches, blogs, op-eds, employee messages and media remarks
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Support speaker preparation, interviews and events
Narrative Development & Storytelling
A compelling story helps turn strategy into impact. I create narratives around business priorities that align teams, inspire engagement and clarify change.
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Create content for initiatives, announcements, enterprise programs
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Design narrative frameworks and toolkits for internal or external rollouts
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Conceptualize and craft corporate blogs and editorial content on timely audience-focused topics
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Develop webinar content, scripts and run-of-show plans
Communications Planning
More than a message, effective communication requires structure, planning and follow-through. I build integrated plans aligned with your goals and outcomes.
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Create communication plans that support strategic objectives
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Lead campaigns that engage employees, customers or partners
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Establish content workflows and calendars
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Ensure brand consistency across channels for a unified voice and experience
Let's Connect!
Looking to bring greater clarity, voice and alignment
to complex communications? Let’s talk.
I work with leaders and organizations to translate intent into impact through clear, confident communication aligned to what matters most.
415-816-1277
About Cathy Nevolo
Cathy Nevolo brings a distinctive mix of insight, editorial precision and creative thinking to how organizations position themselves and their leaders in competitive markets. Her career spans Deloitte, NetApp and consultancy with ARTÉMIA Communications. She draws on deep experience in professional services and technology, applying her strengths across sectors, subject areas and organizational environments.
At the core of her work is defining communication strategy that shapes how organizations and leaders are understood. This requires clarity and discernment, particularly when navigating complex ideas and ensuring narratives stand up to both internal and external scrutiny. She advises businesses and leaders on articulating who they are, what they stand for and why it matters in moments that influence perception and direction — laying the foundation for stronger alignment, deeper trust and more meaningful engagement with the audiences that matter most.
In close partnership with teams leading transformation and responding to shifting market demands, her work moves beyond messaging, aligning narrative with business priorities, resonating with stakeholders and strengthening brand and leadership presence. By capturing authentic voice, she enables leaders to communicate with clarity, credibility and influence decisions.
Based in San Francisco, she is the proud mother of a son completing graduate studies, a daughter in her senior year of college and their 13-year-old Mini Schnauzer. She holds a B.A. in Communications–Journalism from Santa Clara University.
Involvement and Giving Back
Cathy serves on the advisory board of the University of San Francisco’s Women in Leadership Program, equipping participants with the skills, perspective and confidence to lead in an evolving workplace. She volunteers with the Jewish Federation of North America’s ENGin program, a global nonprofit advancing development in Ukraine by helping students become English-fluent and globally connected. She also participates in Lasagna Love, preparing and delivering meals for families in San Francisco facing challenging times, and has mentored seniors at Santa Clara University as they prepare to launch their careers.
Cathy is a visionary, strategic and yet tactical PR talent - making it all happen.
She's collaborative and innovative - an authentic leader.
Kirstin Rhodes, Vice Chair
Client Relationship Development at Deloitte, LLP
"A great testimonial can boost your brand’s image. Click to edit and add your own."
Cathy brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, editorial precision and client intuition to every engagement. She quickly distills complex challenges into compelling, audience-focused communications, consistently delivering value. Cathy elevates the work with insight, integrity and impact.
Barbara Wichmann, CEO & Founder
ARTÉMIA Communications
Cathy is a communications leader. She excels at weighing issues and opportunities with a strategic mindset and making choices and managing resources towards organizational success. As a writer, she is not only adroit at the intellectual capture of content but the emotive discovery of voice. Cathy also has valuable experience navigating organizational structures, counseling leaders and leveraging business chemistry to work with different work styles and team cultures. She is an inclusive and results-driven communications pro, and I benefit every day from being her teammate.
Paul Dunker, Communications Strategist Deloitte Alum