# Nathan Imperiale

> Nathan Imperiale is the Washington-based co-founder and co-CEO of NJI, a global creative agency specializing in public affairs. His background includes digital communications on Capitol Hill and work in the White House Office of Communications. He built NJI with Josh Shultz and credits his grandfather, Luis Lopez, with shaping his belief in hospitality and close client relationships.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Co-CEO at NJI
- **Organizations:** NJI, FamousDC, FDC Media, Endeavour Global Strategies, U.S. House of Representatives, White House Office of Communications
- **Education:** George Washington University
- **Known for:** Co-founded NJI in 2007 and helped expand its public affairs creative work internationally., With Josh Shultz, received CEO Monthly’s Advertising CEO of the Year 2023 award for Virginia., With Josh Shultz, recognized as Advertising & Brand Development CEOs of the Year 2024 for Virginia.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2007** — Worked in early digital communications on Capitol Hill before founding NJI.
- **2007** — Co-founded NJI with Josh Shultz.
- **2015** — Crunchbase records the start of his FamousDC partnership in January.
- **2020** — NJI opened its London office.
- **2021** — NJI opened in Singapore and expanded its London office on Chancery Lane.
- **2023** — Shultz formally became co-CEO alongside Imperiale; Lara Kline became president.
- **2024** — Discussed global campaign practices in a Public Affairs Council webinar with Kristin Brackemeyer.
- **2025** — NJI announced a Doha office led by Ivanna Ruiz Garcia.
- **2026** — NJI launched NJI Studio; Imperiale published an essay on authentic storytelling and AI.

## Achievements

- Co-founded NJI in 2007 and helped expand its public affairs creative work internationally.
- With Josh Shultz, received CEO Monthly’s Advertising CEO of the Year 2023 award for Virginia.
- With Josh Shultz, recognized as Advertising & Brand Development CEOs of the Year 2024 for Virginia.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Published “Your Audience Knows When You’re Lying,” arguing for authentic stories and a disciplined role for AI.
- **2026-04** — NJI launched NJI Studio on April 28, co-led by Kara Mask and Ryan Raybould.
- **2025-01** — NJI announced its Doha office and Imperiale emphasized partnerships with Qatari institutions and investment in local talent.

## Links

- Website: https://www.njimedia.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathani/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22