About us
Antistatic was founded by Kelly and Anna Pendergrast, siblings who live on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean.
Experienced writers, analysts and media producers, Kelly and Anna believe that good communication can make a big difference.
Anna Pendergrast
Anna is a writer, strategist and policy analyst. She helps people communicate the issues they are working on in order to drive positive social and environmental change. She also writes published essays and articles on a range of topics from industrial materials to digital inclusion. Much of Anna’s recent work has focused on digital technology and data systems and their impacts on individuals, communities and the environment, and she has a deep understanding of the digital domain, particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Anna likes to figure out how things work and identify ways to make them better. Her writing style is clear, concise and accessible and she deftly transforms complex technical information into engaging content for a wide range of audiences. Anna has over a decade of experience working with the New Zealand public service, over which time she has developed a deep understanding of the machinery of government and policy processes.
email: anna @ antistaticpartners.com / Twitter
Kelly Pendergrast
Kelly is a writer, researcher, and sometimes art worker. With Antistatic, she helps people understand and communicate strategically about the ways technology shapes and is shaped by policy, culture, and political economy, and the need to ensure the health and sustainability of our natural environment and infrastructural systems. Kelly’s writing on technology, ecology, and labor has been published widely in publications throughout the US, New Zealand, and Europe.
Previously, Kelly led communications for an environmental nonprofit focused on small-scale fisheries in the developing world and equitable seafood supply chains. She also oversaw major fundraising and construction projects as board president at a longstanding Bay Area experimental arts nonprofit. Kelly’s approach to work will always be informed by her art background, a commitment to DIY ethics, and a belief in community self-determination.
email: kelly @ antistaticpartners.com / Twitter