STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY
Where Ambition Meets Strategic Voice
48 Hills Advisors helps AI companies, tech startups, and global organizations entering the US market build the narratives, credibility, and relationships that drive growth.
THE SF ADVANTAGE
An advisor who is truly from here
San Francisco isn't just where I work — it's where I was born, built networks, served on boards, and navigated institutions for more than a decade. For companies looking to enter the US market, that means access to relationships, media, and civic infrastructure that take years to build on your own.
I know this city's tech ecosystem, its regulatory environment, its media landscape, and its community expectations. And I help clients navigate all of it — on day one.
ABOUT CANDACE
14+ years building communications that move people and organizations forward
My career has never been linear — and that's what makes it useful to clients. I've led communications inside institutions that move slowly and carefully, and inside companies that move fast and break things. I've managed global crisis situations under legal scrutiny, launched podcasts, built advisory boards, and rebranded public agencies.
Today I focus on the organizations and leaders who have something genuinely important to communicate — AI companies navigating public trust, tech startups preparing for their next chapter, global organizations entering the US market.
Ready to communicate with clarity and confidence?
Whether you're launching a product, entering a new market, managing a reputational moment, or building your executive voice — let's talk about what's possible.
Trusted by leaders who need results
Candace demonstrated extremely strong communications skills — both technical expertise and strategic awareness. Her approach to crisis communications was effective during the most challenging, high-pressure situations.
— Woodie D., Chief Legal Officer
She builds a space to explore topics deeply and at a pace that allows for real learning. Her industry knowledge and personal skills have been invaluable as I navigated the challenges of a new senior role.
— Michael B., Director of Sales
I had the pleasure of working alongside Candace for nearly four years, tackling some of the most complex public policy challenges in education and technology on a global scale. In every high-pressure, high-stakes moment, Candace is a steady voice that navigates uncertainty and risk with remarkable clarity and calm.
— Jesse B., AI, Workforce & Emerging Tech Lobbyist