Impact
January 2026
Council President and CEO Nneka Chiazor looks back at how a “lifequake” in 2025 helped her sharpen focus and build a new vision, and we dissect how the new strategic priorities will impact members.
Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales calibrates where things stand and what’s at stake with the midterm elections just ten months out, and what to pay attention to in the fight for the House and the Senate.
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Strategic planning for public affairs is a critical tool to set up your function for success, but what are the tactics and metrics needed to get you there? Vice President of Member Success & Practice Kristin Brackemyre examines the best processes for fostering a collective identity, purpose and direction.
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Stay current on the latest career moves across the public affairs community. January’s update features new roles at AMD, PhRMA, Intel, Bayer, Kaiser Permanente, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and more. Browse the full list to see who’s stepped into new positions and where they’ve landed.
Snap of the Month
The third-year class of the Public Affairs Institute deep in serious reflection—clearly contemplating how to implement everything they’ve learned back at their organizations.
EDITOR: Laura Horsley
ART DIRECTOR: Conrad Tolosa
ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Helen Taylor
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Karla Chiang-Solis
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kristin Brackemyre
Published January 2026
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