Communication
That Inspires Change
we’re the how
Most people like to talk about the “what.” The policy passed.
The headline secured.The moment everything shifted.
But behind every “what” is a “how.” The work to build relationships, to craft the message, to plan the perfect event. The moments that matter aren’t accidents. They’re orchestrated through timing, trust, clarity, and care. The what is the story everyone tells later. The how is the reason it’s worth telling.
Scott Goldstein, Sam Goldstein, and Vana Hammond are the managing partners of The GoldHam Group, a boutique communications and public affairs firm based in Dallas, Texas.
Communications. Connections.
Communications. Connections. Strategies. Solutions.
Public Affairs
Vana Hammond and Scott Goldstein served as co-chiefs of staff under former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.
Media Relations
Scott Goldstein spent nearly a decade as an award-winning newspaper reporter at The Dallas Morning News.
Change Management
Sam Goldstein has years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and leaders to guide transitions with empathy and clarity.
Event Production
The GoldHam team has produced major events for CEOs, mayors, thought leaders, even a few U.S. presidents.
THE WHO
Scott Goldstein
Managing Partner
He has worked in journalism, government, nonprofit, communications, and public affairs over nearly 20 years in Dallas.
He served as co-chief of staff for Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, overseeing government relations, speech writing, media relations, and numerous policy initiatives.
Sam Goldstein
Managing Partner
She has over 15 years of experience guiding CEOs and the leadership teams of multibillion-dollar corporations, including Interstate Batteries, 7-Eleven, McKesson, and PepsiCo–FritoLay.
Sam specializes in employee culture, change management, internal communications and branding, leadership coaching.
Vana Hammond
Managing Partner
She launched her career as a Dallas Police officer in 2004 before serving as a Dallas city attorney.
She served as co-chief of staff under Mayor Rawlings, overseeing community relations and the mayor’s signature GrowSouth initiative.
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