Janna Pea

Board Member

Janna Pea is a seasoned communications executive specializing in public relations and social impact campaigns. Her work has increased the visibility and influence of racial justice leaders, artists + entertainers, designers, innovative brands + companies, philanthropies, visionary cultural organizations, elected officials, and labor unions.

Janna partners with clients to not simply fight for a seat at the table of representation, but to create new rooms, venues, and movements, where diverse change makers can transform dominant impact narratives. As a result of her work, more Black and brown Americans, women, and LGBTQ people are now seen and heard. From the Women’s March to the #MeToo movement to the racial reckoning of summer 2020, Janna has helped shape and define some of the highest-profile national and global events in recent history.

Prior to launching Pea Nation, Janna was an Executive Vice President at the top-ranked firm BerlinRosen, where she led the agency’s teams across culture, social impact, and racial justice practice areas. She remains a senior advisor for the firm. Previously,  Janna worked at Sunshine Sachs, partnering with a number of entertainment and advocacy clients.

Known for her calm navigation of crisis communications situations, Janna began her career on Capitol Hill. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her wife and two dogs.