Who We Are

EO & Co. is led by Eunic Epstein-Ortiz and powered by a team of seasoned communicators who’ve been in the trenches of some of the most consequential campaigns, causes, and advocacy efforts across the country.

We bring deep relationships with the media, a sharp understanding of both movement moments, elections, and policy fights, and an unwavering commitment to values-driven work. From national mobilizations to local wins, we know how to amplify messages that matter—and deliver real results for the people and movements we serve.

Our Team

Eunic Epstein-Ortiz

Principal Strategist

Eunic Epstein-Ortiz (she/her) is a seasoned communications expert with nearly 20 years of experience in government, advocacy, and public affairs. She has led high-impact campaigns, from securing a statewide $15 minimum wage in Florida to advising Brazil President’s leadership team on global messaging for the 2016 Olympics. She has also played a key role in coordinating national coalition responses to major political moments, including the outcome of the 2024 elections. Eunic has held key communication roles at SEIU, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, FleishmanHillard, the New York City Council, and major news outlets including CNN, NBC, and ABC. She now leads EO & Co., a strategic communications and campaigns firm focused on social justice, electoral, and public affairs initiatives.

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Jess Kaufman

VP, Strategic Communications

Jess (she/her) is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in advocacy, labor, and public affairs. She has successfully driven strategic communications campaigns to advance the rights of working people and individuals with disabilities, including defending key Executive Orders that extended a $15 minimum wage and job security to federal contract workers, and securing the passage of a groundbreaking policy from the AbilityOne Commission protecting workers with disabilities’ labor rights. Her expertise includes distilling complex federal policies into accessible language, collaborating with coalition partners to influence public policy, and amplifying personal stories. She is skilled in media training, website development, multilingual content creation, and communications accessibility. Jess is passionate about uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and building collaborative strategies for systemic change.

Eve Epstein-Ortiz

COO and General Counsel

Eve (she/her) is a former CEO with extensive regulatory and corporate in-house expertise. With over 15 years of legal expertise, Eve specializes in corporate governance, labor and employment law, and regulatory compliance, offering thoughtful counsel to organizations navigating complex challenges. Beyond her professional achievements, Eve is deeply committed to community service, having served on numerous non-profit boards. She has championed initiatives to provide housing and resources for homeless women, protect LGBTQ youth, and advocate for animal welfare. A proud mother and wife, Eve enjoys spending time with her family—including their three cats and dog—and finds joy in running and hosting spontaneous get-togethers with friends.

At EO&Co, we don’t just talk strategy— we make it stick.

We build communication campaigns that move people, shift power, and help change makers win. Let’s talk about how we can do it together.