CEO
Kory is an award-winning, seasoned public relations pro, event planner and social media guru with 15+ years experience in the nonprofit and small business sector. His specialities include:
- Media relations
- Electronic media and communications
- Blogger outreach
- Event planning
- Social media
- Marketing and collective buying
- Volunteer engagement
- Fundraising
Kory orginally hails from Utica and Albany, New York. He graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations (minor Political Science).
Since moving to Philadelphia, he has been a champion in the nonprofit community. Currently, he chairs the new Nonprofit Resource Committee for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Other service projects have included work with United Way of SEPA, Plays & Players Theatre, People-Pet Partnership, Safeguards and Delaware Valley Legacy Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation.
In his spare time, Aversa enjoys blogging (Phillylovesfun.com), eating lots of cupcakes, playing with his pup and travelling. He also plays flag football with the Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League.
Dana Sclafani
PR and Social Media Coordinator
Dana graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rowan University with a B.A. in Public Relations in 2012. During all four semesters at Rowan, she served as a member of the PRSSA chapter and involved herself in PRaction, PRSSA's student-run firm. She then served on the 2011-2012 executive board as VP of Advocacy, Philanthropy, and Ethics, winning the Best Community Service award at the 2012 National Conference. In addition, she won the highest senior award, Anthony J. Fulginiti's Gold Medallion for Excellence in Public Relations.
Now, a member of PRSA Philadelphia Chapter, she continues to expand her network and share her passion for Public Relations. During her free time she loves to volunteer, travel, watch the Phillies, snowboard, cook, try new things and meet new people.
Buster Brown
Office Mascot & Shelter Dog
Buster Brown (originally named Damon) was born at the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society on June 10, 2005. He was part of a litter of five females and two males. The mother was living at the shelter for several weeks prior to their birth. She was severely neglected and abused. A special kennel was set up for her to nurse her back to health and keep the pups safe.
To protect the health of the special pups they were divided into three groups and put into foster care with volunteers experienced with Bully Breeds.
During this time, Kory was looking to adopt a dog for his new home. He found Buster on Petfinder and drove six hours to meet him. It was love at first sight!
Special Thanks
Chantal Deaton
Public Relations/Social Media Intern
Chantal is a 2012 graduate of Bryn Mawr College where she majored in both Comparative Literature and German while editing the college’s literary arts magazine, and working as a writing tutor at the Bryn Mawr College Writing Center. Chantal had a wonderful summer at Aversa PR before moving on to Germany as a 2012/13 Fulbright Grantee.
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