Senior Staff
STEVE SYATT
CEO of SSA, Steve held senior level marketing and public relations positions for major entertainment organizations in broadcasting, cable, home video, worldwide television and film distribution before forming SSA in May, 1989. Steve, together with his executive team and staff, has developed SSA into one of the most respected agencies in marketing and public relations, trusted by clients and media alike.
ELLIOTT CHANG
Elliott serves as Vice President, SSA Public Relations. A PR veteran with over 20 years of experience, his resume includes Wills Communications, Carl Samrock Public Relations, Dennis Davidson Associates, Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he publicized a wide variety of products including feature films and home video, and handled corporate and consumer public relations.
SHANNON KERR
Director of International Media and Licensing, Shannon Kerr served as an Account Supervisor for the New York-based restaurant and hospitality firm, Pass It On Public Relations. She also worked for Harper's Bazaar as a fashion coordinator, where she helped manage the magazine's fashion closet and assisted with editorial layouts and photo shoots. At SSA,
CARA DOWNS
Senior Account Executive Cara Downs brings an extensive background of media relations and promotions to SSA. Cara has served as public relations director for a number of stage productions in NYC working with Brett Singer & Associates. Cara’s outstanding creativity and focus has yielded substantial results for SSA clients.
BERNADETTE HEREDIA
As Director of Client Services, Bernadette brings more than fourteen years of experience in business operations to insure client marketing and public relations objectives are defined - and met.