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Who’s Who Where – July/August

Who’s Who Where – July/August

July/August 2026

Stay up to date on the latest public affairs career moves as professionals transition into new leadership roles and opportunities. Here are the most recent updates.

Christina Baworowsky, formerly, senior vice president, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions; now, head of policy and government relations, American Terawatt

Jessica Cahill, formerly, director, media relations and communications, Global Business Alliance; now, national media spokesperson, American Petroleum Institute

Evan Dean, formerly, legislative director, Office of Rep. Mike Flood; now, vice president, government and legislative affairs, National Grain and Feed Association

Justin Discigil, formerly, Ascent Media; now, director, public affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb

Christina Ferreira, formerly, food safety and quality leader, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; now, vice president, food safety and quality, International Fresh Produce Association

Jenay Fritz, formerly, communications business partner, water quality, Veralto; now, account director, ROKK Solutions

Luis Guillermo Plata, formerly, ambassador to Spain, Government of Colombia; now, senior adviser, DGA Group

Bruce Huntington Andrews, formerly, partner, public policy practice group, Covington; now, chief external affairs officer, NVIDIA Corporation

Melissa Kuipers Blake, formerly, shareholder and managing partner, Tampa office, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; now, co-chair, bipartisan state government relations group, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Maddie Kirkland, formerly, press secretary, Office of Rep. Russell Fry; now, account manager, The Herald Group

Richard Lukas, formerly, legislative director, National Governors Association; now, senior vice president, state government relations, FTI Consulting

James Lyons, formerly, director, strategic communications, Office of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer; now, senior partner, Penta Group

Lucy Marvin, formerly, vice president, government affairs, Intermodal Association of North America; now, partner, Holland & Knight

Pace McMullan, formerly, deputy assistant to the president and deputy director, White House Office of Legislative Affairs for the Senate; now, vice president, government relations, National Association of Convenience Stores

Taleen Mekhdjavakian, formerly, lead, federal government affairs, Fresenius Medical Care; now, director, federal government affairs, AstraZeneca

Sean Murphy, formerly, director, Walmart; now, director, workforce and postsecondary pathways, Bipartisan Policy Center

Kwabena Nsiah, formerly, chief of staff, Office of Rep. Cedric Richmond; now, partner, theGroup

Brian Phillips Jr., formerly, deputy media relations director, Federal Communications Commission; now, manager, state media relations, Consumer Brands Association

Peter Rechter, formerly, senior counsel, Senate Commerce Committee Democrats; now, partner, Wiley Rein

Scott Rieder, formerly, vice president, strategic communications, Yes& Agency; now, director, The Herald Group

Steve Roney, formerly, head of digital, Adfero; now, director of communications, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Maureen Ryan, formerly, communications, The Chronicle of Higher Education and ICF Next; now, media relations manager, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Matt Salmon, formerly, U.S. representative, U.S. House of Representatives; now, managing director, government affairs, Echo Canyon Consulting

David Schwartz, formerly, vice president, public policy and federal affairs, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; now, senior vice president and head of policy, UnitedHealth Group

Holly Smith, formerly, executive vice president, membership, American Bankers Association; now, chief member engagement officer, Edison Electric Institute

Sophie Stover, formerly, communications manager, American Council on Renewable Energy; now, manager, public affairs, Edison Electric Institute

Shannon Taylor, formerly, Intel Corporation; now, vice president, government affairs, Consumer Technology Association

Rob Van Raaphorst, formerly, senior vice president, Rational 360; now, managing director, Rational 360

Steve Walsh, formerly, president, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association; now, president and chief executive officer, American Hospital Association

Kevin Washington, formerly, vice president, external relations, Koppers; now, vice president, government relations and international programs, The Aluminum Association

Dallas Woodrum, formerly, assistant director, regulatory affairs, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury; now, international trade partner, Akin

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