About us

Do you need to spread the word, inform the world about your organization or company, and create awareness to attract clients and visitors?

How do you do it? Through a reliable Department of Communications.
What do they do? Give you a clear, specific message to put out there, specifically tailored to your target audience.

When do you do it? Every time you see the value of your work and the need to communicate what is creating an impact in the community.

Who will you ask to do it? Our team of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in the communications field, including content creation in English or Spanish, SEO/SEM, video and photography, graphic design, Public Relations, marketing campaigns creation and website building.

Where would you meet us? You say when, and we will meet you at your office, run with you in the park, or grab a coffee with you at your favorite place. We are where you want us to be.

Why DOC? Our background in communications, marketing, translations & interpretation, photography, SEO/SEM, public relations and website building prepared us to give you a top-notch strategy to get the word out.

Ready to start? Reach out to us atcontact@departmentofcommunications.com

Who we are

Paula Santilli – BA in Communications

Paula holds a B.A. in Communications. She has worked as a journalist/writer, editor, and certified translator for Houston’s media and cultural institutions for over two decades. Her career started in her native Argentina. In the United States, she has worked for the Houston Chronicle and rendered freelance services for La Voz de Houston, Conexión (San Antonio), the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Menil Collection, the Houston Zoo, Cultura Codes, Discovery Green, and the Houston Food Bank. She specializes in generating revenue through original written content in English and Spanish. Want to get in touch? Please email her at contact@departmentofcommunications.com

Alex Montoya – Photographer

Alex sees life through the lens of his camera. Get your corporate event, company happy hour, event, conference, headshots, or new menu in the spotlight with Alex’s images. He loves traveling to his native Mexico to visit small towns. His work speaks for him.

Food and Beverage photos

Mixers and events photos

Corporate events photos

Angel Rosa – Graphic Designer

Ángel R. Rosa has 18 years of experience as a graphic designer and thirteen years in editorial design. He studied at Texas State University at the School of Fine Arts, concentrating in Communications Design. Ángel believes creativity is the solution to the most complex problems. Through his work, he is discovering new solutions and creating unique experiences that allow the expression of visual communications. His experiences include graphic design, publication, branding, and campaigns. He was born in Puerto Rico and lives in Houston with his family. DoC clients can have the full scope of his designs at Fusion2Design.

Brenda Benitez – MS in Marketing Management

As a seasoned digital marketer specializing in SEO, PPC, and social media ads, Brenda brings extensive expertise to each project. With a master’s degree in marketing and multiple advertising certifications, she excels in crafting data-driven strategies that maximize ROI and drive business growth. Brenda has a proven track record of optimizing websites, managing PPC campaigns, and leveraging social media to target and engage audiences effectively. She stays ahead of industry trends to deliver innovative and impactful solutions that elevate brands and exceed client expectations. Get the full scope of what she can do for DoC clients on her LinkedIn page.  

Jose Monterrosa – Marketing & PRWebsiteS

Jose attributes his successful trajectory to years of experience, in-depth marketing knowledge, and strong relationships with the community he serves: Latinos. He obtained a degree in Mass Communication and additional studies in Marketing in his native country, El Salvador. Due to his academic prowess and experience, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, completing a combined program of Advertising and Marketing at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. Learn more about his work with the Hispanic Marketing community here.

Contact us at: contact@departmentofcommunications.com