"Atwater Communications was an extraordinary partner in helping us launch Meth360 — a new community-based methamphetamine prevention program in Northern Virginia. Mary-Jane’s passion and dedication to her clients was evident from our first meeting, and she exceeded all expectations throughout our time working together. One of the most important factors to consider when hiring a public relations partner is a sense of confidence that the agency will become a true member of your organization or company, and Mary-Jane quickly and seamlessly became an integral, highly valued member of our communications team.
       Atwater Communications went above and beyond in their work, providing responsive client service, insightful recommendations and generating terrific media results. Additionally, Mary-Jane put a huge amount of networking muscle to work for the Partnership, helping us forge valuable relationships and drum up support for Meth360 throughout Northern Virginia. Our program was a great success, and we’re very grateful to Atwater Communications for helping us attract high-profile attention for an important issue.

Hallie Deaktor, Director of Public Affairs
The Partnership for a Drug-free America

"For close to seven years, Mary-Jane Atwater has provided public relations services for our small international nonprofit. At a fraction of the cost of a full-service agency, she has helped us ‘brand’ our organization and define our particular niche among nonprofits in the U.S.-Asia arena. I look to her for public relations counsel, and she provides invaluable services in writing, editing, media relations, Web site development and publications management.

Five years ago, Mary-Jane launched our publication, Asia Perspectives, and developed our web site. She also performs media training for our Fellows and manages public outreach activities for each of our programs, both in the United States and Asia. I rely on her exceptional public relations expertise on a daily basis."

L. Gordon Flake, executive director
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

"We have worked with Atwater Communications on several high profile recycling public education campaigns, all designed to increase recycling participation among County residents. Our last campaign focused on paper recycling, and Mary-Jane and her team of graphic designers developed a direct mail brochure and several advertisements for us. They all had the right message, and they looked great. I just can’t say enough."

A local government client (Maryland)

"We turned to Atwater Communications when one of our graphic design clients needed fresh Web site copy and an updated description of their business. After a brief client meeting, Mary-Jane crafted copy that is both powerful and persuasive, explaining the client’s services and capabilities in a way that gives them a real marketing edge."

Heather Miller Cox, MillerCox Design Inc.