Meet the Team
Sarah Brown
Brighton Media was founded by Sarah Brown, an experienced communications expert. Throughout her career, Sarah has prepared spokespersons for thousands of top-tier media interviews around the world. She has coached a diverse range of spokespersons, including executives from Fortune 100 companies, startup founders, Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, technical experts, members of the media, and other professionals.
Sarah is also a skilled spokesperson herself, participating in hundreds of media interviews across all platforms. She is passionate about coaching accomplished, successful people to tell their unique stories.
Before founding Brighton Media, Sarah most recently worked in corporate media relations for Marriott International. Sarah joined Marriott from the Consumer Technology Association where she oversaw media strategy for CES, the world’s most influential technology event. Prior to that role, Sarah worked for Hilton Worldwide, where she held several roles and supported the communications for the company’s president and CEO. Prior to her time at Hilton Worldwide, Sarah spent several years at global public relations firm Ketchum.
A Maryland native, Sarah currently resides in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and two children.
Katie Suiters
Katie Suiters, an Emmy Award-winning journalist turned communications strategist, brings the power of newsroom storytelling to Brighton Media. With a keen eye for compelling narratives, she transforms complex messages into engaging content that resonates across platforms.
Katie has managed and produced national news coverage, overseeing reports on the White House, Congress, and federal agencies for more than a dozen TV and radio stations. She has led special projects in newsrooms across the country, interviewing subjects ranging from senators to serial killers. This insider knowledge now empowers leaders to face the media with confidence and deliver impactful stories.
Katie also has a strong background in strategic communications, developing C-suite messaging for major events, including crafting presentations, talking points, and panel questions that align with organizational goals.
Katie is dedicated to helping leaders tell their stories with clarity and confidence. When not working with clients, she enjoys chasing her two children and energetic golden retriever around her McLean, Va., backyard with her husband.