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Cesar R. Hernandez

FOUNDER & CEO

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Cesar R. Hernandez is a first-generation American of indigenous Mayan immigrants of the K'iche tribe of Guatemala. Hernandez has found great success during his 12 years as an innovation policy advisor, public affairs strategist, and government relations professional; most recently serving on Mayor Jane Castor’s Transportation Advisory Committee and task force on Racial Justice. He has advised various government agencies, public officials, and political candidates. His work has been featured in Forbes, INC, Entrepreneur, Disrupt and he is published in Oxford Universities, Oxford Strategy Review.

Cesar’s grandmother led a life of political activism against the Communist regime in Guatemala until she could no longer handle the sudden disappearances and deaths of friends and colleagues. Upon visiting America, Christina Garcia decided to move the family to Brooklyn, New York, where she still lives. Cesar likes to say he went from the literal jungle to the concrete jungle of New York City. Cesar’s childhood in Brooklyn taught him with his first life lessons and later, his motivation to leave. After a misunderstanding with the New York City Police Department brought him to “the tombs” [windowless holding cell for criminal intake] grouped with the likes of gangsters, drug dealers and fiends Hernandez prayed, "Lord, if you get me out today, I’m leaving New York City”.

A few short days later, Cesar stood before the judge to plead guilty at his hearing for the charge of Aggravated Assault on a Detective. Someone stepped in from the side and slid the judge a note. After reading it, the judge tells Cesar he was free to go, and fulfilling his promise to the Lord, three months later Hernandez moved to Florida to begin his quest of personal reinvention.

A man whose spirit aligns with words once uttered by Sam Cooke, I was born by a river and just like a river….I’ve been running ever since, Cesar has embraced radical reinvention. Cesar Hernandez became a student at the University of South Florida [USF] in 2008 studying Biomedical Science, Political Science, and Economics. Cesar also served as former Student Body President and University Trustee at USF, a solid foundation of education and leadership which completely changed his perspective. Hernandez then earned a Certificate in Disruption Theory from Harvard Business School. In 2017 he studied at Brown University's EMBA program, where he was named Entrepreneur of the Week by the prestigious Jonathan M. Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for his work on integrating mobility programs with public agencies.

When Cesar’s immensely successful tenure with government agencies ended, he felt compelled to take full advantage of his American freedom by founding his own consulting group, a firm of the future. In the beginning, Hernandez operated his business from Blind Tiger Café in Ybor City, steadily building the firm to locations in Florida and New York, with national and international clients and working with companies such as Tesla Motors, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Ford Motors, Bird Rides, and advising various entrepreneurial support organization such as the Tampa Bay Wave, Synapse Florida and Tampa Bay Ventures.

Omni Public is one of Florida’s leading Public Affairs and Consulting firms and one of the top emerging consulting groups in the country.

For more on Cesar check out his full interview on Entrepreneur.com

Marlen Abrahantes

SENIOR ADVISOR IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Marlen Abrahantes has recently been named Vice President of Business Development for Ponsol Health. She is responsible for overall company growth, new contracts and overseeing sales. Ms. Abrahantes was Vice-President of Marketing for Health Family Insurance (HFI) and Pro Insurance Consultants, Miami Lakes, FL, from February 2020 through August 2021. She managed brand(s) advertising and promotion including community events. Ms. Abrahantes spearheaded the corporate community effort throughout 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The corporate donation program included personal protection equipment (PPE) such as masks to first responders, families in low-income communities and agricultural workers. In addition, a food drive was established to serve and deliver hot meals to Miami Dade Seniors, families, and places of worship in our neediest communities.

Previously, Ms. Abrahantes was the Chief Executive Officer of Abrahantes Communications, a group of television stations located within the state of Florida. She founded the Station Group in 2012, bringing more than 10 years of Television industry expertise and sales experience to her role with the company. Marlen Abrahantes supervised the corporate direction and strategy for Abrahantes Communications (D.B.A. MI TV/Mega TV Ch. 93 & 897 Bright House, Ch. 28 FIOS, Ch. 30 & 47 DirecTV, Ch. 30 & 47 Over the Air) in Central Florida's field operations, including sales, consulting, marketing and alliances and channels. She focuses on strategy, leadership, innovation, and customers.

Since founding the Company, she has worked to share MiTV Network's strategy and vision with customers, partners, shareholders, and investors. To further strengthen MiTV Network"s strategy, Ms. Abrahantes formed a strategic programming alliance with the Spanish Broadcasting System's (SBS) Mega TV Network. On February 15, 2016, the MiTV Network/Mega TV affiliation was launched.

Before founding Abrahantes Communications, Ms. Abrahantes was a top-ranking Senior Sales Executive at the Telemundo Television Network, where her focus on customer service, sales, improved operational efficiency, and execution led to significant company growth.

Prior to Telemundo, she spent 10 years at Wittnauer Duty Free Mexico. At Wittnauer she held various management positions, such as, operations, sales, and marketing roles, ultimately serving as the company's CEO and President. Ms. Abrahantes led the company towards improving operational efficiency, strengthening the product line, and driving growth.

Chloe Smart

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Chloe Smart is the Director of Public Affairs at Omni Public, where she leads strategic communications and government affairs initiatives at the intersection of media, policy, and emerging technology. She advises startups, academic institutions, and innovation-driven organizations on executive visibility, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and reputation strategy, helping clients navigate high-stakes moments with messaging built for both public attention and policymaking realities.

A graduate of the University of South Florida, Chloe holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Professional and Technical Communication. Her work spans sectors including academia, climate technology, venture, and frontier innovation, where she is known for translating complex issues into clear narratives that resonate with media, investors, and decision-makers.

Chloe’s public affairs experience extends beyond press strategy. As a registered lobbyist, she supports legislative-facing communications and policy engagement efforts, helping align client priorities with real-world government dynamics. Her approach combines strategic storytelling with disciplined execution, ensuring communications efforts drive credibility, momentum, and long-term influence.

Chloe has coordinated major national conversations that bring together founders, journalists, and public leaders, including multiple Nasdaq TradeTalks panels with host Jill Malandrino. She has produced high-profile public conversations on innovation and regulation, including an X Space on the future of digital assets featuring Congressman Buddy Carter, Metallicus CEO Marshall Hayner, and Entrepreneur columnist Kori Hale. She was also featured in Florida Inno for her work bridging startups, investors, and policymakers and for helping elevate Florida’s voice in global innovation.

Ramya Robinson

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND GOVERNMENT LOBBYING COORDINATOR

Ramya Robinson is the Public Relations and Government Lobbying Coordinator at Omni Public, supporting strategic communications and public affairs initiatives across the firm’s client portfolio. After relocating to Florida to join the Omni team, she has played a key role in executing campaigns that require strong messaging, stakeholder coordination, and an understanding of the intersection between media and policy.

Originally from Philadelphia, Ramya attended Milton Hershey School before earning her degree in Communications with a specialization in Public Relations and Advertising from Widener University. During her time at Widener, she served as President of the Public Relations Student Society of America and as Lead Anchor for the university news team, experiences that strengthened her leadership, media training, and ability to communicate with clarity under pressure.

Ramya brings a disciplined, collaborative approach to communications, with strengths in story development, client support, and relationship-building across both public- and private-sector audiences. She is passionate about helping organizations build credibility, sharpen their voice, and advance priorities through strategic outreach and execution.

Alan M. Cohn

SENIOR ADVISOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Alan M. Cohn is a Senior Advisor at Omni Public, a Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist and was the 2020 Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. A standout candidate in the nationally recognized “Red to Blue” program, Cohn raised over $2.3 million, more than any Democrat or Republican in the history of Florida’s 15th.

He defeated a sitting state representative by eight points in the primary and earned endorsements from President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In the general election, he garnered 174,297 votes, the most ever received by a Democrat in the district.

Before entering politics, Cohn served as anchor and managing editor of ABC 7 News at 7 p.m., a program known for its in-depth, investigative coverage of pressing issues. Over a journalism career spanning more than 30 years, he has built a reputation as one of the nation’s most respected investigative reporters.

In 2007, Cohn was awarded the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for uncovering that defective parts were being installed in U.S. military Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft.

Throughout his career, Cohn has consistently held powerful institutions accountable, whether exposing corruption, championing consumer rights, or advocating for veterans. As Chief Investigative Reporter for WFTS-TV in Tampa, he uncovered a man falsely claiming to be a decorated Marine, revealed a political bribery scheme involving a half-million-dollar vacation home, and broke a major story on cheating that led to a state high school football championship being revoked.

At WTNH-TV, he not only won the Peabody Award but also exposed a statewide scandal in which DMV employees were illegally selling driver’s licenses, leading to multiple convictions.

While reporting for New England Cable News in Boston, Cohn earned a Page 1 byline in the Boston Globe for exposing a brutal police beating, and later received an Emmy Award after uncovering a convicted killer attempting to become a Boston police officer.

In Miami, he won another Emmy Award for helping a forgotten Vietnam veteran recover long-lost benefits.

Cohn has reported for ABC News, NBC News, and spent five years at CBS News in New York, where he covered the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Presidential elections.

He holds a degree from Hofstra University and is a 2011 graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy in Tampa, where he received advanced training alongside local leaders in counterterrorism, espionage, white-collar crime, and cybercrime.

Alan lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife Patricia. They have two children, Ann and Aaron.

Kristin Haynes

SENIOR ADVISOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Kristin Haynes is a Senior Advisor at Omni Public, supporting clients with communications & PR, market entry strategy, and actionable research. Through her consulting work, Kristin has supported dozens of “smart city” and transportation-adjacent clients in major markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, Philadelphia, and has helped clients garner national attention via prominent media and event placements.

Prior to her consulting work, Kristin gained industry recognition as the founding editor of Smart Cities Dive, a B2B media outlet covering the technologies and initiatives that create more livable and sustainable cities. Her work included in-depth reporting on topics including micromobility, EVs, public transit, green buildings and sanitation. Kristin also briefly served as the Head of Communications for Automotus, where she supported the launch of zero-emissions delivery zones across the U.S.

NaTasha McKeller

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO FOUNDER + MANAGING DIRECTOR

NaTasha McKeller has over a decade of experience driving community impact and specializes in the intersection of education, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. She holds a Master of Education from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, uniquely positioning her to lead initiatives that are both pedagogically sound and narratively compelling.

NaTasha’s approach is rooted in the belief that individual creativity, paired with intentional public relations collaboration, is the catalyst for community growth. A tireless advocate for the performing arts, youth development, and lifelong learning, she excels at building the bridges necessary to turn visions into measurable social impact.

NaTasha believes that vibrant communities are built through the power of connection and the spark of individual creativity. She has dedicated her career to fostering environments where growth can flourish.

For NaTasha, community impact isn't just a goal, it’s a collaborative art form that empowers the next generation to thrive.

Who We Are

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Cesar R. Hernandez

Marlen Abrahantes

Chloe Smart

Ramya Robinson

Alan M. Cohn

Kristin Haynes

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