MEET THE TEAM
Neil Alumkal
Founder & CEO
Neil is the founder of Stuntman and a veteran public relations strategist. Prior to launching the agency in 2010, he served as a Partner and Consumer Head at 5W Public Relations. A graduate of NYU Tisch, Neil has led campaigns for global culinary and hospitality brands such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Whole Foods Market, Evian, Valrhona, Dobel and Hotel Indigo. Known for bold, creative thinking, his work has earned national recognition including a viral campaign named one of Entrepreneur’s “Top 10 Successful Marketing Stunts.”
PR Daily recently awarded him the Grand Prize as Ragan’s Agency Leader of the Year. He also earned a Silver Stevie Award as PR Executive of the Year and was additionally named PR Professional of the Year (Bronze) within the 2022 Bulldog PR Awards.
Dani Beldoch
Vice President
Dani is a veteran food, beverage and hospitality PR specialist with a talent for storytelling. With over six years of media relations experience, Dani has cultivated relationships with top-tier journalists in both national and regional markets.
A graduate of NYU’s Nutrition & Food Studies program, Dani previously worked as an Assistant Account Executive at Evyn Block Communications on accounts including Bien Cuit and Turkey & The Wolf.
Since 2020, she’s led countless successful campaigns at the agency, routinely garnering top-tier media placements.
Alexandra Bruzzese
General Manager, Rome
Based in Rome, Alexandra is a seasoned public relations specialist with extensive experience in both Italian and U.S. markets. She specializes in Made In Italy agri-foods, restaurants and chefs, and currently oversees the agency’s extensive Italian client roster including Olivieri 1882, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Throughout the years, Alexandra has secured feature coverage on behalf of her clientele in The New York Times, The TODAY Show, Vogue, The Washington Post, and many more. She has also been published as a food & travel writer, with work appearing in Lonely Planet and The Guardian. Alexandra is fluent in Italian.
Emma Sandler
Social Media Director
Emma joined the firm after founding The Archetype Agency, where she provided social media marketing and management to some of Detroit’s top restaurants and bars including Bad Luck Bar, Sugar House, The Monarch Club, Parc, Zuzu, and Besa. At Stuntman, Emma had overseen content creation and social media management for Barda, which received a James Beard Award nomination under her tenure.
Emma is well-versed in epicurean and brings her talents as a professional photographer and graphic designer to the agency. Emma’s work as a cocktail photographer has been featured in Imbibe magazine. She is passionate about developing brands and creating content that evokes emotion and leaves a lasting impression.
Faith Samson
Account Executive
Faith is a tenured media professional with a specialization in hospitality and entertainment. Prior to joining the agency, she led media relations for top restaurants and bar institutions such as The Bronze Owl, Riverpark, and Schmackary’s. Faith also brings strong expertise within the influencer marketing space, cultivating lasting relationships and consistently driving impactful social media coverage for the agency.
She holds a dual degree in Media & Communications and Theatre, and remains deeply connected to the arts, both professionally and through her personal creative pursuits.