Dr. Troy Donté Prestwood knows how to move a message—and the people behind it. He is the founder and CEO of the Prestwood Group, an award-winning Washington, DC consultancy that helps organizations sharpen their strategy, build trust, and make an impact.
 

For more than 20 years, Troy has advised businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits at the intersection of communications, leadership, and growth. His work spans public affairs, crisis communications, business development, community engagement, and organizational change. Whether advising an executive, shaping a campaign, or speaking on air, he brings clarity to complicated issues and a sharp understanding of the audiences that matter.
 

Troy’s doctoral research on leadership communication during AI adoption adds a new dimension to that work: helping organizations communicate change in ways their people can understand and trust.
 

A fourth-generation Washingtonian, Troy served three terms as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, chairing the seven-member commission. He cofounded River East Emerging Leaders and currently chairs the LEARN DC Public Charter School Board and the WAMU Community Council.

A first-generation college graduate, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and political science from Howard University; a Master of Arts in journalism and public affairs from American University; and a doctorate in education and leadership from Rockhurst University.