About Salient

We bring public policy, advocacy, and creative communications together to make a stronger case for your work.

Founded in Washington, D.C., in 2015. Now based in South Florida, working alongside organizations here and nationwide.

Florida roots and federal experience, coming together to support your work.

Florida roots

Alongside you in our communities.

Federal experience

Building support at every level.

Our Leadership

Faith Grant

Co-Founder & Principal
Communications & Public Affairs

Leo Zini

Co-Founder &
Creative Director

Portrait of Faith Grant

Faith Grant

Co-Founder & Principal
Communications & Public Affairs

Faith has spent more than two decades working across public policy, advocacy, and strategic communications. Her career includes service in the U.S. House of Representatives, federal lobbying for a national nonprofit organization, and policy and communications consulting for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

As co-founder of Salient, Faith has helped build and manage the firm, overseeing its creative team and working with organizations across public affairs, advocacy, healthcare, and corporate communications. Her experience bridges the worlds of policy and business, giving her a practical understanding of how organizations operate and the challenges their leaders face.

Faith is a cum laude graduate of Smith College and holds a master’s degree from Florida International University. She is a native Floridian raised in Key West.

Portrait of Leo Zini

Leo Zini

Co-Founder &
Creative Director

Leo has more than two decades of experience in design, including work as a presentation specialist for Fortune 500 companies and leading creative agencies. His experience includes work with Accenture, Adobe, American Express, Microsoft, and the New York Stock Exchange.

As co-founder and creative director of Salient, Leo leads the firm's creative work, turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that help clients connect with the people they need to reach.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Leo is a graduate of Humber College's Media Studies program and attended the University of Toronto.

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