Strategic communications Counsel for organizations advancing missions that matter

Building the trust, credibility, and support their work deserves.

I'm Tony Silva. For 32 years — at agencies like Ogilvy, Edelman, and ICF, and now through my own practice — I've partnered with organizations whose leaders understand that trust, credibility, and stakeholder support aren't byproducts of good work. They have to be built.

What I do

Today I work as an embedded strategic partner: leading the process, shaping the strategy, and preparing teams to show up with clarity and confidence.

The organizations I serve across public health, philanthropy, sustainability, economic development, and government deserve an advisor who brings proven frameworks, senior-level judgment, and the commitment to see the work through — not just direct it.

Who I've worked with

Client testimonials

Tony is one of those rare professionals who shows up the same way whether he’s advising a board, collaborating on a federal project, or volunteering his time. His strategic instincts are sharp, but what sets him apart is how he works alongside you — not above you. Over the years, from our FEMA collaboration to his role on our executive board, his commitment has never wavered.

Vince Meldrum

Executive Director, Earth Force

I’ve worked with Tony since our time together at Ogilvy, and he’s someone I continue to turn to because his counsel is consistently sound and his commitment is genuine. He brings strategic clarity to our new business efforts and serves as a trusted senior advisor on our NSF engagement. Tony doesn’t just contribute ideas — he stays in the work with you and makes the whole team stronger.

Eleanor Kubacki

CEO, EFK Group

Tony brought both strategic rigor and a collaborative spirit to our communications work at Prosper Africa. He took the time to understand our mission and our audiences before offering direction, which meant his guidance was always grounded in what we were actually trying to accomplish. He’s the kind of advisor you trust because he listens first and brings solutions that reflect your priorities, not just his expertise.

Nina Prieur

Former Communications Director, Prosper Africa

Organizations come to me when they need clarity about what to say, confidence in how they show up, and control over the narratives that shape their reputation. I bring senior-level judgment and a disciplined process to every engagement.

Strategic Counsel

Communications Strategy

Issues Management

Audience Planning

Voice & Visibilty

Messaging

Media Relations Counsel

Executive Visibility

Presentation and Message Training

Partnerships & Growth

Public-Private Partnerships

Engagement and Event Planning

Business Development and RFP Response

I'll be by your side the whole way through.

I started Silva Strategic Communications because purpose-driven organizations should have access to the kind of senior counsel that usually lives inside large agencies — without the layers, the handoffs, or the overhead. My practice is built on a simple model: one experienced advisor, a proven process, and a genuine commitment to your outcomes.

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