Katz & Associates, Inc., is a full-service communication firm specializing in public outreach for public works, environmental and consumer awareness programs. With headquarters in San Diego and offices in Sacramento, Las Vegas, Fort Worth, San Francisco, Nashville, Norfolk and Seattle, Katz & Associates offers a diverse team of communication professionals with expertise in community relations, consensus building, media relations, public participation, public awareness and crisis and issues communication.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Katz & Associates team of skilled professionals

is committed to assisting your organization

develop and execute strategic, results-oriented communication programs

tailored to your specific goals and objectives.

We serve as an extension of your team,

providing the most responsive, resourceful and cost-effective service.

We define our success by our clients’ success.

Sara Katz founded the firm in 1986 after serving on the staffs of former California Governor Pete Wilson and former San Diego Mayor Susan Golding. Katz & Associates was incorporated in 1992 and is a certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise and Small Business Concern. The firm has grown to more than 40 staff members strategically located across the nation. Our nationally-recognized management team has conducted business around the world, in such places as Guam, Japan, Canada, Iraq, Italy, Bahamas and Australia.

VISION

Our vision is to maintain a professional, energetic and team-oriented

staff of leaders serving an expanded, diversified and satisfied client base

working on challenging and profitable projects

in the area of issues management support.

 The San Diego Business Journal recently featured Katz & Associates celebrating 25 years in business. Click here for the full article.

Each of the firm's skilled professionals is committed to ensuring our clients consistently receive the highest-quality, most reliable and resourceful service. The size and structure of our firm allows us to become an extension of your organization, focusing on strategic, results-oriented solutions to your communication needs.

SERVICE STRATEGY

With a strong sense of integrity,

we serve as an extension of your team

to provide you with responsive, resourceful and reliable

tailored to meet the goals and objectives of your organization.

Beyond the office hours, our staff participates in organizations that range from the water and environmental industries to transportation, construction, and conflict resolution associations. A few of these include:

• American Water Works Association
• Association of Environmental Professionals
• International Association of Business Communicators
• International Association for Public Participation U.S.A.
• WateReuse Association
• Association for Conflict Resolution
• Construction Management Association of America
• Public Relations Society of America
• Sacramento Public Relations Association
• Women's Transportation Seminar

Our management staff contributes regularly to internal and conference publications for organizations such as CMAA, AWWA, WateReuse Association, IAP2 U.S.A. and Water Environment Federation.

We are fortunate to work with clients who are committed to positively affecting people's lives. Similarly, Katz & Associates employees give time, talent and financial support to a variety of causes throughout the year. Organizations we have contributed to include: